GENERAL DYNAMICS BATH IRON WORKS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GENERAL DYNAMICS BATH IRON WORKS — a ship building and repairing facility located at 16 MALLET PARK DRIVE, BRUNSWICK, ME 04011 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-12-20.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $4,000.00 is 38% below 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 86th percentile among 16,330 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,022.91.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 January 12, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 16, 2012. Of the 1 total citations, 1 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $4,000.00 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 $4,000 penalty is higher than 42% 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 GENERAL DYNAMICS BATH IRON WORKS cited for?
GENERAL DYNAMICS BATH IRON WORKS received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,000.00. The inspection opened on 2011-12-20.
How much was GENERAL DYNAMICS BATH IRON WORKS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $4,000.00 against GENERAL DYNAMICS BATH IRON WORKS in BRUNSWICK, ME. Average per citation: $4,000.00.
Is GENERAL DYNAMICS BATH IRON WORKS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GENERAL DYNAMICS BATH IRON WORKS has a risk score of 0 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $4,000.00 is below the industry average.