This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2002. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock Safety Record

Norfolk, VA

F

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

Last inspected 08/09/2002

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock in Norfolk, Virginia has 160 workplace safety violations across 28 inspections, with 102 classified as serious and $30,610 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 2002.

Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock, located in Norfolk, Virginia, was last inspected by OSHA in 2002. 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 160 violations on file, 102 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $30,610.

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.

160 Violations
28 Inspections
102 Serious
$30,610 Penalties
Serious?
102 ($25,640)
Other-than-Serious?
53 ($0)
Repeat?
4 ($1,120)
Willful?
1 ($3,850)
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 5 inspections (16 total) since 1988
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 4 inspections (9 total) since 1988
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1988
1915.0099 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1988
1915.0071 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1988
OSHA initially proposed $53,657 in penalties for Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock, later reduced to $30,610 — a 43% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
16 citations $1,585
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
11 citations $2,765
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
11 citations $6,505
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
9 citations $2,125
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
9 citations $1,740
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/09/2002 Referral? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
02/05/2002 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
05/15/2001 Planned? Norfolk, VA 8 $1,800
05/15/2001 Planned? Norfolk, VA 13 $4,200
10/03/2000 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
04/07/1999 Accident? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
01/27/1998 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 2 $0
08/15/1995 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 6 $1,595
08/24/1994 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
05/05/1994 Planned? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
02/28/1994 Planned? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
08/31/1992 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
07/28/1992 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 1 $1,000
07/28/1992 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 2 $500
04/27/1992 Accident? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
08/14/1991 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 1 $675
12/18/1990 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 5 $1,100
08/16/1990 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 1 $0
05/14/1990 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
03/15/1990 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 10 $1,070
02/27/1990 Unprogrammed Related? Norfolk, VA 2 $500
11/20/1989 Referral? Norfolk, VA 1 $375
09/07/1989 Referral? Norfolk, VA 5 $620
03/29/1989 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 1 $150
10/13/1988 Planned? Norfolk, VA 84 $16,085
10/13/1988 Planned? Norfolk, VA 15 $940
04/20/1988 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
05/21/1987 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 3 $0

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