Davis Boat Works Safety Record

Newport News, VA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 05/06/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Davis Boat Works in Newport News, Virginia has 110 workplace safety violations across 17 inspections, with 56 classified as serious and $90,830 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1976 to 2025.

Davis Boat Works in Newport News, 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 Davis Boat 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.

56 of the 110 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. 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.

6.5 Davis Boat Works violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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5 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
5 Serious (5 yr)
$59,110 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 110 violations, $90,830 in penalties across 17 inspections
110 Total Violations
17 Total Inspections
56 Total Serious
$90,830 Total Penalties
Serious?
5 ($59,110)
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1976
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 2002
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 2006
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1976
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (10 total) since 1976
Violations decreased 95% over the past 5 years (5 recent vs 105 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $101,938 in penalties for Davis Boat Works, later reduced to $90,830 — a 11% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
10 citations $1,320
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
8 citations
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
7 citations $9,317
1915.0071 OSHA Standard
6 citations $1,560
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
5 citations $240

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Davis Boat Works in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/06/2025 Planned? Newport News, VA 5 $59,110
03/15/2016 Referral? Newport News, VA 1 $2,410
02/11/2016 Unprogrammed Related? Newport News, VA 7 $13,650
12/13/2012 Complaint? Newport News, VA 2 $0
08/11/2010 Planned? Newport News, VA 13 $4,535
07/18/2006 Programmed Related? Newport News, VA 7 $1,500
09/18/2002 Planned? Newport News, VA 4 $405
09/18/2002 Planned? Newport News, VA 3 $660
01/11/1999 Planned? Newport News, VA 0 $0
08/14/1997 Planned? Newport News, VA 0 $0
02/24/1997 Planned? Newport News, VA 0 $0
05/19/1989 Referral? Newport News, VA 30 $5,710
05/11/1988 Complaint? Newport News, VA 13 $1,500
08/14/1986 Planned? Newport News, VA 0 $0
06/11/1985 Planned? Newport News, VA 0 $0
09/23/1976 Follow-Up? Newport News, VA 0 $0
06/24/1976 Planned? Newport News, VA 25 $1,350

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