This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2012. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

National Steel and Shipbuilding Safety Record

San Diego, CA · Manufacturing

D

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 03/27/2012

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, National Steel and Shipbuilding in San Diego, California has 88 workplace safety violations across 50 inspections, with 46 classified as serious and $277,945 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 2012.

National Steel and Shipbuilding, located in San Diego, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 2012. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 88 violations on file, 46 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $277,945.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

88 Violations
50 Inspections
46 Serious
$277,945 Penalties
Serious?
46 ($145,650)
Other-than-Serious?
32 ($7,560)
Willful?
6 ($13,000)
Repeat?
4 ($111,735)
8381. B OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 2007
4991. A OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2007
1915.0073 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1993
1915.0071 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1987
OSHA initially proposed $478,520 in penalties for National Steel and Shipbuilding, later reduced to $277,945 — a 42% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1915.1025 OSHA Standard
14 citations $17,250
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
6 citations $14,000
8381. B OSHA Standard
4 citations $66,735
4991. A OSHA Standard
3 citations $73,675
1915.0073 OSHA Standard
3 citations $4,500
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/27/2012 Accident? San Diego, CA 0 $0
11/17/2011 Complaint? San Diego, CA 0 $0
10/05/2011 Complaint? San Diego, CA 0 $0
09/20/2011 Complaint? San Diego, CA 0 $0
08/08/2011 Programmed Related? San Diego, CA 0 $0
07/12/2010 Planned? San Diego, CA 0 $0
05/26/2010 Complaint? San Diego, CA 0 $0
05/26/2010 Complaint? San Diego, CA 0 $0
05/26/2010 Complaint? San Diego, CA 2 $70,000
04/05/2010 Accident? San Diego, CA 0 $0
11/17/2009 Accident? San Diego, CA 1 $11,225
06/01/2009 Accident? San Diego, CA 0 $0
03/13/2009 Accident? San Diego, CA 1 $4,725
05/01/2008 Follow-Up? San Diego, CA 0 $0
05/01/2008 Follow-Up? San Diego, CA 0 $0
03/14/2008 Complaint? San Diego, CA 1 $475
02/21/2008 Accident? San Diego, CA 0 $0
02/21/2008 Complaint? San Diego, CA 1 $260
02/15/2008 Complaint? San Diego, CA 0 $0
02/15/2008 Complaint? San Diego, CA 4 $1,400
01/24/2008 Complaint? San Diego, CA 1 $5,735
01/15/2008 Complaint? San Diego, CA 1 $25,000
11/16/2007 Unprogrammed Related? San Diego, CA 1 $18,000
10/12/2007 Complaint? San Diego, CA 5 $1,480
10/12/2007 Accident? San Diego, CA 1 $18,000
07/18/2007 Planned? San Diego, CA 1 $18,000
07/13/2007 Complaint? San Diego, CA 3 $4,000
06/22/2007 Accident? San Diego, CA 0 $0
05/11/2007 Complaint? San Diego, CA 4 $3,500
03/21/2007 Planned? San Diego, CA 0 $0
03/13/2007 Accident? San Diego, CA 2 $3,575
12/06/2006 Accident? San Diego, CA 1 $22,500
12/06/2006 Accident? San Diego, CA 2 $4,125
11/28/2006 Complaint? San Diego, CA 4 $670
10/26/2006 Unprogrammed Related? San Diego, CA 1 $18,000
10/26/2006 Accident? San Diego, CA 0 $0
02/21/2006 Complaint? San Diego, CA 2 $450
11/16/2005 Unprogrammed Related? San Diego, CA 0 $0
10/19/2005 Accident? San Diego, CA 0 $0
10/21/2003 Referral? San Diego, CA 0 $0
07/14/2003 Planned? San Diego, CA 0 $0
06/25/2001 Complaint? San Diego, CA 1 $1,125
06/25/2001 Complaint? San Diego, CA 2 $0
10/19/1999 Planned? San Diego, CA 5 $4,900
01/05/1995 Complaint? San Diego, CA 0 $0
09/01/1993 Planned? San Diego, CA 16 $18,500
09/01/1993 Planned? San Diego, CA 3 $4,000
08/20/1992 Complaint? San Diego, CA 0 $0
05/24/1990 Complaint? San Diego, CA 0 $0
07/10/1987 Accident? San Diego, CA 22 $18,300

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