Establishment profile
BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS, INC.
404 PORT TERMINAL CIRCLE, VICKSBURG, MS, 39183
336611 — Ship Building and Repairing
Summary
BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS, INC. has accumulated 47 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 20 years of recorded history, with $34,322 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 94th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 48 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 74th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 11 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $30,972 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1915.0158 B01 | 1 | 1 | $3,234 | Apr 2015 | Apr 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0335 A01 I | 1 | 1 | $2,940 | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0029 A02 V | 1 | 1 | $2,940 | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1915.0056 B02 | 1 | 1 | $1,785 | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 E09 | 1 | 1 | $1,785 | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0332 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,785 | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 III | 1 | 1 | $1,785 | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C02 I | 1 | 1 | $1,428 | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0307 C02 | 1 | 1 | $1,428 | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F02 | 1 | 1 | $1,428 | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0024 H | 1 | 1 | $1,428 | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 A03 | 1 | 1 | $1,428 | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0145 F03 | 1 | 1 | $1,178 | Apr 2015 | Apr 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1915.0152 B04 | 1 | 1 | $1,178 | Apr 2015 | Apr 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1915.0114 B | 1 | 1 | $1,071 | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 G05 | 1 | 1 | $830 | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1915.0075 E | 1 | 1 | $830 | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1915.0115 A01 | 1 | 1 | $830 | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 A02 X | 1 | 1 | $830 | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $830 | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3366 within MS. Peer group: 48 employers. This establishment has 47 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 49 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
Self-reported events under 29 CFR 1904.39 (24-hour notification of hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) · Jan 2015
Most frequent event: Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports (federal OSHA only; state-plan states like California, Oregon, and Washington maintain their own programs and do not consistently report into this feed).
Severe injury reports — events
Each row is a hospitalization, amputation, or eye-loss event the employer self-reported to OSHA under 29 CFR 1904.39. Narratives are written by the reporting employer.
| Date | Event | Body part | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2015 | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders | Hospitalized |
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports. Federal-OSHA jurisdiction only by default; some state-plan programs report voluntarily.
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2005 | ASPHYXIATED,SHIPYARD,DOCK,DROWN,DIVER,BOATFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 11+ years. Most recent activity: 11 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseREBUILD OF THE M/V SANDERFORDcontract · Last action 2022-06-17$1,523,639
- Department of DefenseMAT BARGE MODIFICATIONcontract · Last action 2024-05-15$1,397,961
- Department of DefenseFY 19 RECOVERING DRY DOCK 5801contract · Last action 2019-07-03$1,393,995
- Department of DefenseTHIS CONTRACT ACTION IS FOR THE RECOVERY OF THE MOTOR VESSEL SANDERFORD FROM THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR MILE MARKER 234.contract · Last action 2024-09-11$651,700
- Department of DefenseRENTAL OF TENDER VESSEL & CRANE BARGEcontract · Last action 2024-04-24$593,455
- Department of DefenseB4R058C - MSU FLOATING PLANT REPAIRcontract · Last action 2010-06-24$559,950
- Department of DefenseBLASTING AND PAINTING OF 5 MAT BARGES IGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2018-05-31$541,367
- Department of DefenseMSU BARGES DRY DOCK MAINTENANCE 2025contract · Last action 2025-09-26$517,506
- Department of DefenseBLAST AND PAINT BARGEScontract · Last action 2023-03-08$514,082
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF B4R0580 LEAD ABATEMENT AND RAKE REPLACEMENTcontract · Last action 2015-08-31$478,953
- Department of DefenseMAT & TRACTOR BARGES DRY DOCK, INSPECTION & REPAIR (AS APPLICABLE)contract · Last action 2024-01-02$476,900
- Department of DefenseREPLATE HULL OF TENDER WARDcontract · Last action 2022-01-11$429,389
- Department of DefenseDRY DOCK, BLAST, PAINT, AND VARIOUS REPAIRS.contract · Last action 2022-09-08$415,948
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF REPLATE HULL AND INSTALL KEEL COOLERS ONcontract · Last action 2018-01-24$332,586
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF LABOR BARGE 8706 HULL RE-PLATINGcontract · Last action 2018-06-04$325,622
- Department of DefenseDRY DOCK, BLAST&PAINT 5 MAT BARGEScontract · Last action 2019-03-01$312,967
- Department of DefenseMV DREDGE DUBUQUE DRY DOCK & REPAIRScontract · Last action 2022-11-09$302,294
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF B4R0540 M/V HARRISON DRY DOCKINGcontract · Last action 2015-09-30$292,166
- Department of DefenseMV WILLIAM JAMES DRY DOCK & REPAIRScontract · Last action 2023-11-07$249,502
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF M/V BENYAURD COOLER REPLACEMENT SERVICEScontract · Last action 2016-06-30$246,500
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF M/V SANDERFORD REPAIRScontract · Last action 2015-06-22$238,219
- Department of DefenseM/V BENYAURD DRY DOCK&REPAIRScontract · Last action 2021-05-10$233,381
- Department of DefenseDRY DOCK AND REPAIR POWER BARGE 5014contract · Last action 2025-05-05$224,835
- Department of DefenseDRY DOCK, INSPECTION,&REPAIRScontract · Last action 2013-08-08$218,798
- Department of DefenseTHIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR THE SALVAGE OF A DILAPIDATED FLAT MATERIAL BARGE LODGED AGAINST THE DAVID D. TERRY DAM AT NAVIGATIONAL MILE 108.1 ON THE MKARNS.contract · Last action 2025-06-06$214,250
- Department of DefenseDREDGE DUBUQUE DRY DOCK REPAIRcontract · Last action 2024-11-12$207,676
- Department of DefenseBLAST AND PAINT STRAND BARGEScontract · Last action 2024-03-20$193,906
- Department of DefenseCONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM DRY DOCK SERVICES ON QUARTER BOAT AND POWER BARGE FOR THE MVK MAT SINKING UNIT.contract · Last action 2019-04-26$189,000
- Department of DefenseDRY DOCK REPAIRScontract · Last action 2021-06-28$183,000
- Department of DefenseDRY DOCK&REPLACE KNUCKLE PLATINGcontract · Last action 2019-01-29$148,985
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF B4R0580 BARGE REPAIRScontract · Last action 2015-04-24$146,076
- Department of DefenseREMOVE PILINGS AND TWO SUNK BARGES FROM THE VICKSBURG HARBOR.contract · Last action 2023-11-17$143,000
- Department of DefenseLIFTING OF GANTRY CRANE AND INSPECTIONcontract · Last action 2021-01-05$140,000
- Department of DefenseRECONDITION OF SHAFTS, RUDDERS & WHEELScontract · Last action 2024-07-12$130,816
- Department of Homeland SecurityIGF::OT::IGF CGC GREENBRIER UPDD FY15- CASREP 14007 (PORT TAIL SHAFT)contract · Last action 2014-11-25$127,180
- Department of DefenseMOORING BARGE 7403 DRY DOCK, INSPECT, AND REPAIR.contract · Last action 2023-10-26$125,838
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF - MV GRUGETT RUDDER REPAIRScontract · Last action 2016-09-22$125,511
- Department of DefenseDOZER RETRIEVALcontract · Last action 2024-03-28$121,750
- Department of DefenseDRY DOCK/REPAIRS OF MV STRONGcontract · Last action 2019-04-03$121,000
- Department of DefenseM/V HARRISON DRY DOCK AND REPAIRScontract · Last action 2024-11-25$117,269
- Department of DefenseBLAST&PAINT 5 MAT BARGEScontract · Last action 2019-08-27$111,934
- Department of DefenseBLAST AND PAINT QUARTERBOAT 9901contract · Last action 2019-04-26$108,150
- Department of DefenseREMOVAL OF A SUNKEN BARGE FROM THE PORT OF VICKSBURG. THE BARGE WILL BE DRY DOCKED AND REPAIRED.contract · Last action 2024-02-29$106,500
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF QUARTERBOAT 9401 DRY DOCK&BLAST&PAINcontract · Last action 2017-02-16$105,000
- Department of DefenseDRY DOCK AND REPAIR M/V HARRISON 2020contract · Last action 2020-10-29$104,478
- Department of DefenseMV WILLIAM JAMES DRY DOCK AND REPAIRcontract · Last action 2020-10-14$99,141
- Department of DefenseDRY DOCK AND REPAIRS TO MV WILLIAMS JAMEcontract · Last action 2024-03-13$95,600
- Department of DefenseDRY DOCK BLAST&PAINT BARGE 9601contract · Last action 2019-03-21$85,650
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF INCINERATOR BARGE REPAIRScontract · Last action 2014-06-18$82,490
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF DRY DOCK AND PERFORM COAST GUARD INSPECTcontract · Last action 2017-06-07$81,291
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 336611 - SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING. Last action: 2025-11-25. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-27 | Referral | 3 | 3 | $5,591 | |
| 2014-06-20 | Planned | 26 | 16 | $21,231 | |
| 2008-04-16 | Complaint | 11 | 11 | $7,500 | |
| 2005-07-22 | Accident | 7 | 7 | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 47 violations and $34,321.8 in total penalties.
- How does BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS, INC. operates in the ship building and repairing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.8. BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 1.88 compared to an industry average of 3.2.
- Has BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS, INC..