BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS INC. — a ship building and repairing facility located at 404 PORT TERMINAL CIRCLE, VICKSBURG, MS 39183 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 18 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-04-16.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $7,500.00 is approximately in line with 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 MS, this facility's penalty places it at the 93th percentile among 15,959 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,620.02.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 18 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 23, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 3, 2008. Of the 18 total citations, 15 (83%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $7,500.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $7,500 penalty is higher than 61% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 336611 industry in MS. The state average penalty for this industry is $87,037.
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What OSHA violations was BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS INC. cited for?
BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS INC. received 18 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,500.00. The inspection opened on 2008-04-16.
How much was BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $7,500.00 against BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS INC. in VICKSBURG, MS. Average per citation: $416.67.
Is BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS INC. has a risk score of 20 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $7,500.00 is above the industry average.