This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1986. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock Safety Record

Norfolk, VA

D

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

Last inspected 11/05/1986

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock in Norfolk, Virginia has 132 workplace safety violations across 38 inspections, with 32 classified as serious and $12,185 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1986.

Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock, located in Norfolk, Virginia, was last inspected by OSHA in 1986. 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 132 violations on file, 32 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $12,185.

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.

132 Violations
38 Inspections
32 Serious
$12,185 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
99 ($2,395)
Serious?
32 ($7,990)
Repeat?
1 ($1,800)
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 5 inspections (10 total) since 1973
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 5 inspections (9 total) since 1974
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (23 total) since 1975
1910.1001 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (10 total) since 1976
1910.0180 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1975
OSHA initially proposed $20,715 in penalties for Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock, later reduced to $12,185 — a 41% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
23 citations $830
1910.1001 OSHA Standard
10 citations $120
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
10 citations $200
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
9 citations $5,400
1910.0180 OSHA Standard
8 citations $940
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/05/1986 Referral? Norfolk, VA 1 $0
05/16/1986 Referral? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
02/03/1986 Accident? Norfolk, VA 2 $315
11/26/1985 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
02/10/1984 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
09/29/1981 Accident? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
07/08/1981 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
12/23/1980 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
10/02/1980 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 12 $1,225
06/03/1980 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
05/30/1980 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
05/13/1980 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
04/01/1980 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
02/21/1980 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 6 $0
10/11/1979 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 3 $0
10/11/1979 Accident? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
09/13/1979 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 1 $0
05/30/1979 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
08/31/1978 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
12/19/1977 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
08/24/1977 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
08/19/1977 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 9 $210
01/13/1977 Accident? Norfolk, VA 2 $0
12/10/1976 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 3 $240
10/20/1976 Follow-Up? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
09/20/1976 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 1 $0
07/20/1976 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 8 $320
07/19/1976 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
06/16/1976 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 16 $430
05/28/1976 Accident? Norfolk, VA 1 $700
04/16/1976 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 1 $0
03/02/1976 Accident? Norfolk, VA 2 $1,800
12/29/1975 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 23 $1,980
08/15/1975 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 34 $1,805
12/03/1974 Follow-Up? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
10/28/1974 Accident? Norfolk, VA 1 $700
02/06/1974 Accident? Norfolk, VA 3 $2,400
11/21/1973 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 3 $60

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