Fairhaven Shipyard Safety Record

Bellingham, WA · Manufacturing

C

Average violation rate. This employer's safety record is typical for their industry.

Last inspected 04/28/2022

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Fairhaven Shipyard in Bellingham, Washington has 44 workplace safety violations across 26 inspections, with 6 classified as serious and $3,868 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1974 to 2022.

Fairhaven Shipyard in Bellingham, Washington has a C safety grade, indicating an average violation rate that is typical for employers in OSHA's enforcement database. This is consistent with the general pattern seen across the manufacturing industry. A C grade is assigned when the weighted violation score falls between 1.0 and 2.99 per inspection.

Of the 44 violations on record, 6 were classified as serious. While a C grade does not indicate exceptional risk, workplace safety is an ongoing concern for all employers. OSHA conducts inspections based on complaints, referrals, scheduled programming, and follow-up activities.

1.7 Fairhaven Shipyard violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Below industry average
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44 Violations
26 Inspections
6 Serious
$3,868 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
36 ($512)
Serious?
6 ($2,465)
Repeat?
2 ($890)
1915.0073 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 2008
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2006
1916.0041 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1974
1915.0074 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2008
8001.4005 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2005
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 44 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $7,494 in penalties for Fairhaven Shipyard, later reduced to $3,868 — a 48% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1916.0041 OSHA Standard
4 citations $185
1915.0073 OSHA Standard
4 citations $2,275
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations
8422.0015 OSHA Standard
2 citations
8412.0005 OSHA Standard
2 citations

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Fairhaven Shipyard in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/28/2022 Planned? Bellingham, WA 0 $0
04/25/2016 Planned? Bellingham, WA 1 $0
04/22/2016 Complaint? Bellingham, WA 0 $0
02/18/2015 Complaint? Bellingham, WA 0 $0
02/18/2015 Complaint? Bellingham, WA 1 $0
08/14/2014 Planned? Bellingham, WA 0 $0
11/14/2012 Planned? Bellingham, WA 1 $0
11/09/2012 Planned? Bellingham, WA 0 $0
11/01/2010 Referral? Bellingham, WA 0 $0
10/20/2010 Referral? Bellingham, WA 4 $240
10/06/2010 Planned? Bellingham, WA 0 $0
07/22/2009 Planned? Bellingham, WA 1 $750
04/10/2009 Planned? Bellingham, WA 0 $0
04/10/2009 Follow-Up? Bellingham, WA 4 $0
09/18/2008 Referral? Bellingham, WA 2 $0
03/24/2008 Planned? Bellingham, WA 6 $1,962
03/24/2008 Planned? Bellingham, WA 1 $525
08/29/2006 Planned? Bellingham, WA 3 $100
08/23/2006 Follow-Up? Bellingham, WA 4 $0
08/23/2006 Planned? Bellingham, WA 0 $0
09/12/2005 Complaint? Bellingham, WA 3 $0
03/02/2005 Planned? Bellingham, WA 0 $0
03/05/1975 Planned? Bellingham, WA 1 $0
10/07/1974 Follow-Up? Bellingham, WA 0 $0
09/05/1974 Planned? Bellingham, WA 6 $245
02/21/1974 Planned? Bellingham, WA 6 $45

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