Bath Iron Works Safety Record

Bath, ME · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 04/30/2024

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine has 853 workplace safety violations across 85 inspections, with 267 classified as serious and $1,075,850 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1976 to 2024.

About This Safety Record

Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Bath Iron Works among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

267 of the 853 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $1,075,850 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Maine workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

10.0 Bath Iron Works violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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853 Violations
85 Inspections
267 Serious
$1,075,850 Penalties

Violation Breakdown

Other-than-Serious?
436 ($6,320)
Serious?
267 ($181,835)
Willful?
96 ($611,060)
Repeat?
53 ($226,635)
Unclassified?
1 ($50,000)

Repeat Violation Patterns

1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 11 inspections (38 total) since 1976
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 9 inspections (17 total) since 1976
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 8 inspections (27 total) since 1976
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 8 inspections (20 total) since 1976
1915.0073 OSHA Standard
Cited in 8 inspections (17 total) since 1982
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 537 prior).
2007 (61) 2003 (2) 1999 (68) 1994 (3) 1993 (1) 1992 (1) 1991 (2) 1990 (70) 1989 (7) 1987 (322)
OSHA initially proposed $4,875,840 in penalties for Bath Iron Works, later reduced to $1,075,850 — a 78% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.

Top OSHA Standards Cited

1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
38 citations $10,435
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
34 citations $765
1910.0023 Ladders
27 citations $101,650
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
25 citations $54,550
1915.0071 OSHA Standard
24 citations $81,390

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Bath Iron Works in OSHA records.

Inspection History

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/30/2024 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
08/31/2021 M? Bath, ME 0 $0
12/06/2016 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
06/04/2007 Planned? Bath, ME 61 $275,000
12/03/2004 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
02/04/2003 Complaint? Bath, ME 2 $0
12/06/2001 Planned? Bath, ME 0 $0
10/04/2001 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
10/04/2001 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
02/01/2000 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
10/19/1999 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
03/23/1999 Planned? Bath, ME 61 $75,000
03/23/1999 Planned? Bath, ME 7 $5,000
04/09/1997 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
11/01/1995 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
07/29/1994 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
07/05/1994 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
04/15/1994 Complaint? Bath, ME 3 $2,625
02/04/1994 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
05/20/1993 Complaint? Bath, ME 1 $175
05/11/1993 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
03/31/1993 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
01/11/1993 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
11/19/1992 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
09/23/1992 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
09/09/1992 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
03/05/1992 Complaint? Bath, ME 1 $5,000
08/16/1991 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
07/02/1991 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
03/26/1991 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
03/26/1991 Complaint? Bath, ME 2 $0
11/08/1990 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
09/26/1990 Complaint? Bath, ME 1 $600
04/10/1990 Follow-Up? Bath, ME 0 $0
04/10/1990 Follow-Up? Bath, ME 21 $6,130
04/10/1990 Follow-Up? Bath, ME 43 $9,990
01/23/1990 Complaint? Bath, ME 5 $2,400
12/20/1989 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
08/31/1989 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
08/07/1989 Complaint? Bath, ME 1 $100
05/10/1989 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
03/08/1989 Accident? Bath, ME 6 $24,000
03/08/1989 Monitoring? Bath, ME 0 $0
07/15/1988 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
01/27/1988 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
05/11/1987 Complaint? Bath, ME 95 $70,000
05/04/1987 Planned? Bath, ME 225 $580,000
04/06/1987 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
02/13/1987 Complaint? Bath, ME 2 $280
10/06/1986 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
08/06/1986 Complaint? Bath, ME 1 $480
07/15/1986 Complaint? Bath, ME 3 $0
11/14/1985 Complaint? Bath, ME 2 $300
05/08/1985 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
05/03/1985 Accident? Bath, ME 0 $0
02/13/1985 Complaint? Bath, ME 2 $960
10/17/1984 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
11/10/1983 Complaint? Bath, ME 1 $0
08/23/1983 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
08/22/1983 Complaint? Bath, ME 10 $1,100
05/23/1983 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
12/16/1982 Complaint? Bath, ME 5 $1,500
08/25/1982 Complaint? Bath, ME 2 $0
05/05/1982 Complaint? Bath, ME 5 $990
03/23/1982 Complaint? Bath, ME 2 $0
03/17/1982 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
11/19/1981 Complaint? Bath, ME 9 $830
08/18/1981 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
04/03/1981 Complaint? Bath, ME 12 $2,150
11/04/1980 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
06/25/1980 Complaint? Bath, ME 9 $1,150
04/17/1980 Complaint? Bath, ME 2 $250
01/11/1980 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
11/14/1979 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
04/27/1979 Planned? Bath, ME 6 $60
04/10/1979 Complaint? Bath, ME 4 $0
11/02/1978 Complaint? Bath, ME 0 $0
07/27/1978 Complaint? Bath, ME 2 $500
03/31/1978 Planned? Bath, ME 2 $45
07/11/1977 Follow-Up? Bath, ME 88 $3,910
07/11/1977 Follow-Up? Bath, ME 13 $250
02/04/1977 Follow-Up? Bath, ME 0 $0
12/27/1976 Follow-Up? Bath, ME 1 $260
10/12/1976 Complaint? Bath, ME 98 $4,460
10/11/1976 Complaint? Bath, ME 37 $355

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