Fraser Shipyards Safety Record

Superior, WI · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 03/13/2024

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Fraser Shipyards in Superior, Wisconsin has 422 workplace safety violations across 32 inspections, with 149 classified as serious and $821,976 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1972 to 2024.

Fraser Shipyards in Superior, Wisconsin 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 Fraser Shipyards 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.

149 of the 422 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $821,976 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. Wisconsin workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

13.2 Fraser Shipyards violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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6 Violations (5 yr)
4 Inspections (5 yr)
5 Serious (5 yr)
$53,209 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 422 violations, $821,976 in penalties across 32 inspections
422 Total Violations
32 Total Inspections
149 Total Serious
$821,976 Total Penalties
Serious?
5 ($53,209)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($0)
1915.0036 OSHA Standard
Cited in 6 inspections (9 total) since 1972
1915.0073 OSHA Standard
Cited in 6 inspections (6 total) since 1990
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 5 inspections (11 total) since 1976
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (9 total) since 1973
1915.0051 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (7 total) since 1973
Violations decreased 97% over the past 5 years (6 recent vs 219 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $1,609,348 in penalties for Fraser Shipyards, later reduced to $821,976 — a 49% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
64 citations $658,090
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
17 citations $560
1915.0053 OSHA Standard
15 citations $800
1915.0041 OSHA Standard
14 citations $1,650
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
14 citations $500

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Fraser Shipyards in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/13/2024 Complaint? Superior, WI 1 $17,389
02/01/2023 Referral? Superior, WI 2 $15,469
12/06/2022 Unprogrammed Related? Superior, WI 1 $15,469
01/12/2022 Referral? Superior, WI 2 $4,882
02/22/2019 Referral? Superior, WI 3 $9,189
02/19/2019 Follow-Up? Superior, WI 0 $0
08/09/2016 Referral? Superior, WI 0 $0
02/10/2016 Complaint? Superior, WI 85 $700,000
10/16/2000 Complaint? Superior, WI 10 $613
02/08/1993 Complaint? Superior, WI 80 $47,650
12/08/1992 Complaint? Superior, WI 0 $0
12/05/1990 Planned? Superior, WI 8 $260
12/05/1990 Follow-Up? Superior, WI 0 $0
08/23/1990 Accident? Superior, WI 19 $5,050
06/28/1988 Referral? Superior, WI 0 $0
03/30/1987 Planned? Superior, WI 13 $600
12/11/1985 Referral? Superior, WI 1 $200
09/20/1984 Planned? Superior, WI 5 $0
09/23/1982 Planned? Superior, WI 0 $0
04/28/1981 Complaint? Superior, WI 2 $0
08/13/1980 Follow-Up? Superior, WI 0 $0
11/28/1979 Follow-Up? Superior, WI 0 $0
04/26/1979 Complaint? Superior, WI 12 $1,050
06/27/1978 Complaint? Superior, WI 10 $1,120
05/03/1977 Complaint? Superior, WI 2 $0
05/11/1976 Planned? Superior, WI 102 $1,535
03/02/1976 Planned? Superior, WI 8 $435
08/30/1973 Planned? Superior, WI 1 $30
08/29/1973 Planned? Superior, WI 4 $60
08/28/1973 Planned? Superior, WI 34 $585
08/27/1973 Planned? Superior, WI 2 $0
11/01/1972 Planned? Superior, WI 15 $390

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