Establishment profile
FRASER SHIPYARDS, LLC.
1 CLOUGH AVENUE, SUPERIOR, WI, 54880
Operated by Fraser Industries, LLC · 1 of 2 establishments
336611 — Ship Building and Repairing
EIN 391278432
Summary
FRASER SHIPYARDS, LLC. has accumulated 433 OSHA violations across 35 inspections over 53 years of recorded history, with $847,859 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 28 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 11 months ago.
Federal records were found in 4 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FRASER SHIPYARDS, LLC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
71% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 16 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 · 102 citations in this view · $600,026 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 C01 | 16 | 3 | $491,750 | Apr 1993 | Jan 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1915.0053 D01 | 16 | 3 | $800 | Apr 1993 | Jan 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 E01 II | 15 | 2 | — | Jul 2016 | Jan 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 4 | 4 | $8,615 | Jul 1976 | May 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 4 | 4 | $1,290 | Jul 1976 | Apr 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1915.0091 A | 4 | 3 | $660 | May 1987 | Apr 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 4 | 4 | — | Jul 1976 | Oct 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1915.0036 B04 | 4 | 4 | — | Nov 1972 | May 1979 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 D02 | 3 | 3 | $40,340 | Apr 1991 | Jul 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1915.0073 B | 3 | 3 | $23,071 | Apr 1993 | Apr 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1915.0073 D | 3 | 3 | $19,369 | Oct 1990 | May 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 G01 | 3 | 3 | $5,921 | Apr 1993 | Jan 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F | 3 | 3 | $200 | Nov 1984 | Apr 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1915.0036 B03 | 3 | 3 | $120 | Nov 1972 | Oct 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1915.0051 A | 3 | 3 | $100 | Aug 1976 | May 1979 |
| 29 CFR 1915.0071 H | 3 | 3 | $80 | Nov 1972 | Jul 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1915.0041 I01 | 3 | 3 | $40 | Jul 1976 | May 1979 |
| 29 CFR 1915.0035 A09 | 3 | 3 | — | Sep 1973 | May 1979 |
| 29 CFR 1915.0041 I05 | 3 | 3 | — | Nov 1972 | Jul 1978 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 D01 I | 2 | 2 | $7,671 | Jul 2016 | Jan 2026 |
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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 3366 within WI. Peer group: 28 employers. This establishment has 433 OSHA violations; peer median is 8.
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 112 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) · Aug 2016 – Jan 2023 · 1 in last 5 years
Most frequent event: Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
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 24, 2023 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified | Amputation | |
| Feb 21, 2019 | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. | Hospitalized | |
| Aug 3, 2016 | Fall on water vehicle | Chest, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2019 | Arm,Collarbone,Fracture,Pelvis,Sling,Steel,Struck By | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Aug 21, 1990 | BEAM,CAUGHT BETWEEN,AERIAL LIFTFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Dec 11, 1985 | WORK RULES,STRUCK BY,FLYING OBJECT,STOMACH | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 11 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for FRASER SHIPYARDS, LLC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in WI — for Fraser Industries, LLC, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Fraser Industries, LLC operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 1 citation · 1S&S · 1 contractor · $396 proposed / $396 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8897433 | Graymont Superior Lime Plant Douglas, WI contractor: Fraser Shipyards, Inc | Feb 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $396 | $396 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in WI — for Fraser Industries, LLC, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Fraser Industries, LLC locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 1 case · 1 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-017210 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2004 | Apr 2004 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 FRASER SHIPYARDS, LLC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 2 facilities.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRASER SHIPYARDS LLC 1 CLOUGH AVE (3RD ST & CLOUGH) · SUPERIOR, WI, 54880 | RCRA | No Violation Identified QNCR 1 | 1 | 0 | — | May 2025 | View → |
FRASER SHIPYARDS INC THIRD ST & CLOUGH AVE · SUPERIOR, WI, 54880 | Water | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for FRASER SHIPYARDS, LLC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of Homeland SecurityIGF::OT::IGF FY17 DRY DOCK REPAIR TO COAST GUARD CUTTER HOLLYHOCK.contract · Last action 2018-01-26$4,650,310
- Department of DefenseDIVE SUPPORT BOATcontract · Last action 2023-06-15$4,409,799
- Department of DefenseWORKBOAT DOCKINGcontract · Last action 2025-02-13$3,882,914
- Department of Homeland SecurityIGF::OT::IGF USCGC ALDER DRYDOCK REPAIRS FY2016contract · Last action 2017-05-18$2,276,225
- Department of DefenseFY22 DULUTH FLOATING PLANT DRYDOCKINGcontract · Last action 2025-05-13$1,198,852
- Department of Homeland SecurityALDER DD '12contract · Last action 2012-09-27$1,194,569
- Department of Homeland SecurityTHE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM DRYDOCK REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE USCGC HOLLYHOCK (WLB-214) ALL IN EXACT ACCORDANCE WITH SOLICITATION HSCG80-09-Q-313G96 AND ATTACHED SPECIFICATION REVISION 2, DATED APRIL 20, 2009. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 07/08/2009 TO 09/16/2009contract · Last action 2009-09-18$1,126,571
- Department of Homeland SecurityALDER DS FY20 TAS: 070/2020/2020/0610/000contract · Last action 2020-09-08$902,815
- Department of the InteriorEPREF, ISRO RANGER III DRY DOCK SERVICEcontract · Last action 2024-01-10$851,371
- Department of Homeland SecurityALDER 08 DDcontract · Last action 2008-08-27$665,822
- Department of the InteriorIGF::CT::IGF OTHER, FY18 RANGER III DRY DOCKcontract · Last action 2019-08-16$589,185
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF DULUTH DRYDOCK REPAIRScontract · Last action 2017-05-25$557,257
- Department of Homeland SecurityDRYDOCK AND REPAIR CPP SYSTEMcontract · Last action 2012-11-03$498,830
- Department of DefenseTAS::96 4902::TAS DRYDOCK OF TUG BILLMAIER AND DERRICKBARGE SCHWARTZcontract · Last action 2011-12-19$463,867
- Department of Homeland SecurityMACKINAW EMERGENCY DRYDOCKcontract · Last action 2009-05-19$346,152
- Department of Homeland SecurityALDER EMERGENCY DRY-DOCK FOR HUB REPLACEMENT/REPAIR.contract · Last action 2009-07-06$290,104
- Department of Homeland SecurityFY11 HAULOUT AND REPAIR OF CG 49423, FROM USCG ANT DULUTH.contract · Last action 2011-09-12$287,281
- Department of Homeland SecurityMACKINAW UPDD FY12 BOW THRUSTER REPAIR CASREP 2011020 MOD1 TO APPROVED PRcontract · Last action 2011-12-15$286,054
- Department of Homeland SecurityIGF::OT::IGF HOLLYHOCK UPDD FY15 TAS #70150610contract · Last action 2015-05-08$258,142
- Department of Homeland SecurityIGF::OT::IGF UPDD FY16 CGC ALDERcontract · Last action 2015-10-19$172,539
- Department of Homeland Security45655 DD M FY16 2016 DRYDOCK REPAIRS IGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2015-11-30$105,237
- Department of Homeland Security45655 DD M FY16 2016 DRYDOCK REPAIRS IGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2015-10-19$104,965
- Department of Homeland SecurityIGF::OT::IGF RBM 45628 UNDERWATER BODY AND JET DRIVE PRESERVE. TAS: 07020150610000contract · Last action 2015-09-21$103,459
- Department of Homeland Security45653 U/W BODY DD 2015 IGF::OT::IGFcontract · Last action 2015-10-08$103,183
- Department of the InteriorIGF::OT::IGF EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE R/V KIYIcontract · Last action 2018-08-09$19,975
- Department of the InteriorEMERGENCY REPAIR - KIYI BELLOWScontract · Last action 2023-01-17$17,345
- Environmental Protection AgencyPLUMBING - LAKE EXPLORER IIcontract · Last action 2024-05-02$11,675
- Department of Homeland SecurityIGF::CT::IGF (SERVICE) CRANE HOIST MOTOR REPAIR, CGC ALDER.contract · Last action 2014-05-28$7,821
- Department of Homeland SecurityREPAIR CRACK IN SEWAGE TANKcontract · Last action 2009-07-23$7,019
- Department of Homeland Security49426 TIE DOWN REPAIRScontract · Last action 2024-09-11$6,575
- Department of Homeland SecurityIGF::CT::IGF (SERVICE) CGC ALDER DISCREP 15016 THRUSTER STERN MOTORcontract · Last action 2015-09-25$4,783
- Department of Homeland SecurityTHIS PARTS NEEDED TO SUPPORT CAT04 CASREP 12043 CGC JUNIPER. POC: LT MARK PIBER 206-261-2957contract · Last action 2012-11-05$3,995
- Department of Homeland SecurityUSCG ANT DULUTH HULL 26165 PRI2 WELD REPAIRcontract · Last action 2023-04-25$3,796
- Department of Homeland SecurityHYDRAULIC OIL DECK FITTING REPAIRcontract · Last action 2012-09-28$3,747
- Department of Homeland SecurityINSPECT AND TEST AIR RECEIVERS AND RELIEF VALVES HYDRO TEST PNEUMATIC TANK PERFORMANCE PERIOD IS FROM 18FEB-04MAR09.contract · Last action 2009-02-19$2,500
- Department of Homeland SecurityIGF::OT::IGF 45' UNDERWATER BODY PAINTcontract · Last action 2015-10-07$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 336611 - SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING. Last action: 2025-05-13. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-21 | Complaint | 11 | 11 | $16,682 | |
| 2024-03-13 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $17,389 | |
| 2023-02-01 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $15,469 | |
| 2022-12-06 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | 1 | $15,469 | |
| 2022-01-12 | Referral | 2 | 1 | $4,882 | |
| 2019-02-22 | Referral | 3 | 3 | $9,189 | |
| 2019-02-19 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-08-09 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-02-10 | Complaint | 85 | 28 | $700,000 | |
| 2000-10-16 | Complaint | 10 | 10 | $613 | |
| 1993-02-08 | Complaint | 80 | 65 | $56,850 | |
| 1992-12-08 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-12-05 | Planned | 8 | 6 | $260 | |
| 1990-12-05 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-08-23 | Accident | 19 | 17 | $5,050 | |
| 1988-06-28 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-03-30 | Planned | 13 | 5 | $600 | |
| 1985-12-11 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $200 | |
| 1984-09-20 | Planned | 5 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-04-28 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-08-13 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-11-28 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-04-26 | Complaint | 12 | 5 | $1,050 | |
| 1978-06-27 | Complaint | 10 | 4 | $1,120 | |
| 1977-05-03 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1976-05-11 | Planned | 102 | — | $1,535 | |
| 1976-03-02 | Planned | 8 | — | $435 | |
| 1974-01-08 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1974-01-08 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-11-19 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-08-30 | Planned | 1 | — | $30 | |
| 1973-08-29 | Planned | 4 | — | $60 | |
| 1973-08-28 | Planned | 34 | — | $585 | |
| 1973-08-27 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1972-11-01 | Planned | 15 | — | $390 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
FRASER SHIPYARDS, LLC. is one of 2 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Fraser Industries, LLC.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Fraser Industries, LLC across all 2 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in ship building and repairing within WI, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- MARINETTE MARINE CORPORATIONMARINETTE — 4 federal enforcement records
- FINCANTIERI MARINE GROUP, LLCSTURGEON BAY — 2 federal enforcement records
- FINCANTIERI MARINE GROUP, LLCMARINETTE — 2 federal enforcement records
- BAY SHIPBUILDING COMPANYSTURGEON BAY — 2 federal enforcement records
- Fincantieri Marinette MarineMarinette — 2 federal enforcement records
- FINCANTIERI BAY SHIPBUILDINGSTURGEON BAY — 2 federal enforcement records
- M&M DIVINGMARINETTE — 1 federal enforcement record
- SKIPPERLINERLA CROSSE — 1 federal enforcement record
- Advanced Marine PreservationMARINETTE — 0 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Fraser Industries, LLC locationsParent rollup
- Ship Building and RepairingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in WIState-wide enforcement data
- Ship Building and in WIIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on FRASER SHIPYARDS, LLC. 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Fraser Industries, LLC, which operates 2 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is FRASER SHIPYARDS, LLC.'s OSHA violation history?
- FRASER SHIPYARDS, LLC. has 35 OSHA inspections on record with 433 violations and $847,858.5 in total penalties.
- How does FRASER SHIPYARDS, LLC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- FRASER SHIPYARDS, LLC. operates in the ship building and repairing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.8. FRASER SHIPYARDS, LLC.'s self-reported DART rate is 4.62 compared to an industry average of 3.2.
- Has FRASER SHIPYARDS, LLC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving FRASER SHIPYARDS, LLC..