Norfolk Naval Shipyard Safety Record

Portsmouth, VA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 07/11/2024

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia has 203 workplace safety violations across 40 inspections, with 148 classified as serious and $0 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1980 to 2024.

Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, 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 Norfolk Naval 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.

148 of the 203 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.

5.1 Norfolk Naval Shipyard violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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4 Violations (5 yr)
3 Inspections (5 yr)
1 Serious (5 yr)
$0 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 203 violations, $0 in penalties across 40 inspections
203 Total Violations
40 Total Inspections
148 Total Serious
$0 Total Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($0)
Serious?
1 ($0)
Repeat?
1 ($0)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 7 inspections (16 total) since 1986
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 5 inspections (10 total) since 1989
1960.0008 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (6 total) since 1982
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 4 inspections (12 total) since 1989
1915.0134 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (9 total) since 1989
Violations decreased 96% over the past 5 years (2 recent vs 57 prior).
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
16 citations
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
12 citations
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
11 citations
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
10 citations
1915.0134 OSHA Standard
9 citations

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

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/11/2024 Referral? Portsmouth, VA 0 $0
04/13/2022 Referral? Portsmouth, VA 2 $0
09/10/2021 Referral? Portsmouth, VA 2 $0
11/20/2019 Complaint? Portsmouth, VA 0 $0
08/13/2019 Complaint? Portsmouth, VA 12 $0
02/18/2019 Complaint? Portsmouth, VA 1 $0
09/20/2018 Complaint? Portsmouth, VA 3 $0
08/20/2018 Referral? Portsmouth, VA 3 $0
02/28/2018 Referral? Portsmouth, VA 1 $0
08/10/2017 Referral? Portsmouth, VA 7 $0
12/07/2016 Unprogrammed Related? Portsmouth, VA 1 $0
04/18/2016 Referral? Portsmouth, VA 1 $0
07/30/2015 Unprogrammed Related? Portsmouth, VA 2 $0
09/10/2014 Complaint? Portsmouth, VA 0 $0
05/25/2011 Accident? Portsmouth, VA 0 $0
03/19/2010 Follow-Up? Portsmouth, VA 0 $0
12/04/2009 Accident? Portsmouth, VA 2 $0
02/12/2003 Complaint? Portsmouth, VA 0 $0
07/31/2001 Planned? Portsmouth, VA 18 $0
07/31/2001 Planned? Portsmouth, VA 2 $0
11/30/1999 Planned? Portsmouth, VA 0 $0
03/15/1999 Accident? Portsmouth, VA 2 $0
03/17/1997 Planned? Portsmouth, VA 19 $0
03/14/1994 Planned? Portsmouth, VA 15 $0
08/07/1990 Unprogrammed Related? Portsmouth, VA 3 $0
09/14/1989 Accident? Portsmouth, VA 0 $0
02/21/1989 Planned? Portsmouth, VA 70 $0
02/21/1989 Planned? Portsmouth, VA 12 $0
06/18/1987 Complaint? Portsmouth, VA 0 $0
07/14/1986 Planned? Portsmouth, VA 9 $0
07/14/1986 Planned? Portsmouth, VA 11 $0
11/28/1984 Accident? Portsmouth, VA 0 $0
06/20/1984 Planned? Portsmouth, VA 0 $0
03/23/1984 Complaint? Portsmouth, VA 0 $0
09/28/1983 Complaint? Portsmouth, VA 0 $0
08/24/1983 Complaint? Portsmouth, VA 3 $0
02/28/1983 Accident? Portsmouth, VA 1 $0
08/09/1982 Accident? Portsmouth, VA 1 $0
04/14/1981 Accident? Portsmouth, VA 0 $0
12/08/1980 Accident? Portsmouth, VA 0 $0

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