Colonna's Shipyard Safety Record

Norfolk, VA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 11/25/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Colonna's Shipyard in Norfolk, Virginia has 224 workplace safety violations across 40 inspections, with 81 classified as serious and $257,265 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 2025.

Colonna's Shipyard in Norfolk, Virginia 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 Colonna's Shipyard 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.

81 of the 224 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $257,265 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. Virginia workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

5.6 Colonna's Shipyard violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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13 Violations (5 yr)
6 Inspections (5 yr)
9 Serious (5 yr)
$96,989 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 224 violations, $257,265 in penalties across 40 inspections
224 Total Violations
40 Total Inspections
81 Total Serious
$257,265 Total Penalties
Serious?
9 ($79,257)
Other-than-Serious?
4 ($17,733)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 7 inspections (13 total) since 1975
1915.0073 OSHA Standard
Cited in 6 inspections (12 total) since 1986
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 6 inspections (6 total) since 1983
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1975
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1975
Violations decreased 64% over the past 5 years (12 recent vs 33 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $385,590 in penalties for Colonna's Shipyard, later reduced to $257,265 — a 33% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
13 citations $21,214
1915.0073 OSHA Standard
12 citations $41,229
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
12 citations
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
11 citations $920
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
9 citations $730

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Colonna's Shipyard in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/25/2025 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
10/02/2023 M? Norfolk, VA 5 $55,306
09/01/2022 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 2 $9,862
03/24/2022 Referral? Norfolk, VA 5 $18,169
03/23/2022 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
07/09/2021 Referral? Norfolk, VA 1 $13,653
07/25/2019 Referral? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
06/11/2019 Referral? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
07/31/2018 Referral? Norfolk, VA 1 $6,000
10/02/2017 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 1 $12,934
02/14/2017 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 2 $18,801
10/31/2016 M? Norfolk, VA 3 $25,350
03/30/2015 M? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
03/30/2015 M? Norfolk, VA 1 $7,000
01/26/2015 Referral? Norfolk, VA 1 $3,900
05/12/2014 Planned? Norfolk, VA 3 $21,000
05/12/2014 Planned? Norfolk, VA 10 $31,000
09/07/2010 Planned? Norfolk, VA 6 $5,010
01/09/2008 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 4 $2,025
06/11/2007 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 1 $0
05/21/2007 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
11/28/2006 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
09/14/2005 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
07/10/2002 Accident? Norfolk, VA 4 $4,876
01/22/1999 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
06/16/1998 Planned? Norfolk, VA 13 $6,500
02/22/1994 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 3 $1,200
09/22/1993 Planned? Norfolk, VA 3 $2,200
11/18/1992 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 6 $1,000
10/18/1991 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
04/13/1987 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 5 $0
01/29/1987 Planned? Norfolk, VA 20 $360
01/29/1987 Planned? Norfolk, VA 43 $5,040
03/11/1986 Unprogrammed Related? Norfolk, VA 3 $950
05/13/1983 Accident? Norfolk, VA 3 $490
10/23/1978 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 1 $0
07/12/1978 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
05/31/1978 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 6 $1,540
12/04/1975 Follow-Up? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
09/29/1975 Planned? Norfolk, VA 68 $3,100

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