NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD is a ship building and repairing employer in PORTSMOUTH, VA. Federal records show 24 OSHA inspections with 41 violations and $0 in penalties. 3 workplace fatality investigations on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD

EFFINGHAM ST. COMMANDER, NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD, PORTSMOUTH, VA, 23709

336611Ship Building and Repairing

Federal Enforcement
24
OSHA inspections
41 violations
3 fatalities3 hospitalizations5 National Emphasis Program inspections9 OSHA follow-up inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
4.8
Industry Avg DART
3.2
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.
OSHA Inspections
24
OSHA Violations
41
Total Penalties
$0
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
Yes

Data Insights

History Span
29 years
Last Activity
39 days ago
Inspection Rate
0.8/yr
Violation Rate
1.4/yr
Violation Severity Mix
68% serious
Active Agencies:
OSHA

Inspection Breakdown

Planned
4
Complaint
6
Accident
3
Referral
8
Follow-up
1
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 54% of inspections
Recidivism: 12 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

100%
Worse than most peers
vs 669 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Inspection Frequency Percentile
100%

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD's OSHA violation history?
NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD has 24 OSHA inspections on record with 41 violations and $0 in total penalties.
How does NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD's safety record compare to its industry?
NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD operates in the ship building and repairing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.8.
Has NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 3 fatality investigations involving NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.