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

Williams & Manchester Shipyard Safety Record

Newport, RI

F

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

Last inspected 01/28/1986

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Williams & Manchester Shipyard in Newport, Rhode Island has 71 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 6 classified as serious and $815 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1972 to 1986.

Williams & Manchester Shipyard, located in Newport, Rhode Island, 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 71 violations on file, 6 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $815.

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.

71 Violations
9 Inspections
6 Serious
$815 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
65 ($335)
Serious?
6 ($480)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1972
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1972
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (12 total) since 1976
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1972
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1972
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
12 citations $255
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
6 citations $35
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
6 citations
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
5 citations
1904.0005 OSHA Standard
4 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/28/1986 Planned? Newport, RI 34 $600
03/15/1984 Planned? Newport, RI 6 $0
09/29/1982 Planned? Newport, RI 2 $0
07/20/1978 Planned? Newport, RI 1 $0
01/03/1977 Follow-Up? Newport, RI 0 $0
11/11/1976 Planned? Newport, RI 15 $125
08/13/1973 Planned? Newport, RI 0 $0
05/17/1973 Planned? Newport, RI 5 $30
07/18/1972 Planned? Newport, RI 8 $60

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