Lyon Shipyard Safety Record

Norfolk, VA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 04/04/2024

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Lyon Shipyard in Norfolk, Virginia has 186 workplace safety violations across 26 inspections, with 126 classified as serious and $131,263 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1983 to 2024.

Lyon 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 Lyon 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.

126 of the 186 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $131,263 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.

7.2 Lyon Shipyard violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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3 Violations (5 yr)
3 Inspections (5 yr)
3 Serious (5 yr)
$30,545 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 186 violations, $131,263 in penalties across 26 inspections
186 Total Violations
26 Total Inspections
126 Total Serious
$131,263 Total Penalties
Serious?
3 ($30,545)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 8 inspections (10 total) since 1987
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 7 inspections (10 total) since 1987
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 7 inspections (8 total) since 1987
1915.0073 OSHA Standard
Cited in 7 inspections (7 total) since 1983
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 6 inspections (15 total) since 1987
Violations decreased 98% over the past 5 years (2 recent vs 96 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $184,228 in penalties for Lyon Shipyard, later reduced to $131,263 — a 29% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
15 citations $1,934
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
15 citations $4,823
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
10 citations $2,778
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
10 citations $8,698
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
9 citations $6,600

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

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/04/2024 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 1 $16,131
11/07/2022 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 1 $4,661
10/13/2021 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 1 $9,753
10/06/2018 Referral? Norfolk, VA 1 $13,260
06/24/2016 Referral? Norfolk, VA 1 $3,000
06/02/2016 Referral? Norfolk, VA 1 $5,000
08/14/2015 Referral? Norfolk, VA 2 $5,538
12/16/2014 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 4 $9,750
12/16/2014 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 1 $3,500
01/02/2014 M? Norfolk, VA 3 $16,000
04/12/2012 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
08/03/2010 Planned? Norfolk, VA 15 $7,125
08/03/2010 Planned? Norfolk, VA 14 $5,585
04/15/2008 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
02/21/2006 Planned? Norfolk, VA 11 $4,070
02/21/2006 Planned? Norfolk, VA 17 $3,945
10/03/2001 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 9 $4,500
02/16/2001 Planned? Norfolk, VA 2 $900
02/15/2001 Planned? Norfolk, VA 14 $3,600
02/18/1998 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 11 $6,760
02/28/1996 Planned? Norfolk, VA 11 $3,500
06/06/1990 Planned? Norfolk, VA 21 $1,775
04/07/1987 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 34 $2,480
03/12/1987 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 2 $180
06/12/1986 Planned? Norfolk, VA 6 $250
09/12/1983 Accident? Norfolk, VA 3 $0

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