VT HALTER MARINE, INC. is a ship building and repairing employer in ESCATAWPA, MS. Federal records show 3 OSHA inspections with 43 violations and $1,291,500 in penalties. 2 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.

VT HALTER MARINE, INC.

7801 TRINITY DRIVE, ESCATAWPA, MS, 39552

Parent: VT Halter Marine inc. (3 locations)

336611Ship Building and Repairing

933 employees

Federal Enforcement
3
OSHA inspections
43 violations
$1,291,500 in penalties
2 fatalities1 National Emphasis Program inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
4.8
Industry Avg DART
3.2
Self-Reported DART
2.4
Self-Reported TRIR
3.9
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).
OSHA Inspections
3
OSHA Violations
43
Total Penalties
$1,291,500
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
Yes

Data Insights

History Span
17 years
Last Activity
16yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.2/yr
Violation Rate
2.5/yr
Violation Severity Mix
47% willful33% serious$30,035 avg per violation$430,500 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHA$1,291,500 total across all agencies
TRIR vs Industry Avg
-0.9
Below industry average
DART vs Industry Avg
-0.8
Below industry average

Inspection Breakdown

Planned
1
Accident
1
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 67% of inspections
Recidivism: 2 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

98%
Worse than most peers
vs 48 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
100%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
68%

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is VT HALTER MARINE, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
VT HALTER MARINE, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 43 violations and $1,291,500 in total penalties.
How does VT HALTER MARINE, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
VT HALTER MARINE, INC. operates in the ship building and repairing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.8. VT HALTER MARINE, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 2.41 compared to an industry average of 3.2.
Has VT HALTER MARINE, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving VT HALTER MARINE, INC..