BATH IRON WORKS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BATH IRON WORKS — a ship building and repairing facility located at MALLARD PARK, BRUNSWICK, ME 04011 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 67 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $82,700.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-03-22.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $82,700.00 is more than 12.8× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 336611). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within ME, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 16,330 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,022.91.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 67 citations spanning 13 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 13 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 21, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 27, 2005. Of the 67 total citations, 5 (7%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $82,700.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $1,234.33 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2005 inspection of Bath Iron Works’ Brunswick facility revealed a deeply entrenched pattern of non
This facility's $82,700 penalty is higher than 92% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 336611 industry in ME. The state average penalty for this industry is $31,939.
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What OSHA violations was BATH IRON WORKS cited for?
BATH IRON WORKS received 67 citation(s) covering 13 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $82,700.00. The inspection opened on 2005-03-22.
How much was BATH IRON WORKS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $82,700.00 against BATH IRON WORKS in BRUNSWICK, ME. Average per citation: $1,234.33.
Is BATH IRON WORKS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BATH IRON WORKS has a risk score of 56 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Ship Building and Repairing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $82,700.00 is above the industry average.