BIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS, INC.
HARBOR PROJECT, VICKSBURG, MS 39180
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Inspection records
Jan 27, 2015#340342575Jan 27, 2015Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#340342575$5,5903 viol.3 violations$5,590 in penalties
Inspection #340342575
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 27, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 29, 2015
- Final Order
- Apr 27, 2015
- Closed
- May 6, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,318
- Penalties on Record
- $5,590
- Site Address
- 404 Port Terminal Circle, Vicksburg, MS 39183
- Industry
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.145 Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags OSHA citation code: 19100145 F03 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $1,964 | $1,178 | Apr 21, 2015 | - | Apr 27, 2015 |
| 01002 | 1915.152 General Requirements (PPE) OSHA citation code: 19150152 B04 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,964 | $1,178 | May 5, 2015 | - | Apr 27, 2015 |
| 01003 | 1915.158 Lifesaving equipment OSHA citation code: 19150158 B01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $5,390 | $3,234 | Apr 21, 2015 | - | Apr 27, 2015 |
Jun 20, 2014#339812729Jun 20, 2014Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#339812729$21,23126 viol.26 violations$21,231 in penalties
Inspection #339812729
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 20, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 1, 2014
- Final Order
- Oct 29, 2014
- Closed
- Oct 29, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 26
- Violation Types
- 16 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $35,385
- Penalties on Record
- $21,231
- Site Address
- 404 Port Terminal Circle, Vicksburg, MS 39183
- Industry
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 26 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,380 | $1,428 | Nov 5, 2014 | - | Oct 29, 2014 |
| 01002A | 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Criteria OSHA citation code: 19100029 A02 V | Serious | 1 | 3 | $4,900 | $2,940 | Nov 5, 2014 | - | Oct 29, 2014 |
| 01002B | 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Criteria OSHA citation code: 19100029 A03 VII | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 5, 2014 | - | Oct 29, 2014 |
| 01002C | 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Criteria OSHA citation code: 19100029 F04 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 5, 2014 | - | Oct 29, 2014 |
| 01003 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 A03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,380 | $1,428 | - | Oct 29, 2014 | |
| 01004 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E09 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,975 | $1,785 | Oct 22, 2014 | - | Oct 29, 2014 |
| 01006A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,380 | $1,428 | Oct 29, 2014 | - | Oct 29, 2014 |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 26 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 16, 2008#311414395Apr 16, 2008Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#311414395$7,50011 viol.11 violations$7,500 in penalties
Inspection #311414395
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 16, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 17, 2008
- Closed
- Jul 8, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 39
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 11 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,500
- Penalties on Record
- $7,500
- Site Address
- 404 Port Terminal Circle, Vicksburg, MS 39183
- Industry
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $830 | Jun 25, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 G05 | Serious | 3 | 4 | $1,500 | $830 | Jun 26, 2008 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A02 X | Serious | 4 | 2 | $1,500 | $830 | Jul 1, 2008 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 4 | 4 | $900 | $504 | Jul 1, 2008 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 II | Serious | 3 | 4 | $900 | $504 | Jun 26, 2008 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 E01 | Serious | 12 | 5 | $1,200 | $670 | Jul 1, 2008 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Serious | 5 | 10 | $900 | $501 | Jul 1, 2008 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 22, 2005#308768159Jul 22, 2005FatalityAccident (A) · Complete scope, SafetyFatality#308768159$07 viol.7 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #308768159
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 22, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 29, 2005
- Closed
- Apr 26, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 32
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 404 Port Terminal Circle, Vicksburg, MS 39183
- Industry
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Diver drowns while working beneath tugboat
Violations
Violation list (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Serious | 4 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A01 I | Serious | 4 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 2006 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 D | Serious | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 2005 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1915.12 Precautions and the Order of Testing Before Entering Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19150012 A01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 2005 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1915.56 Arc Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19150056 B04 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 2005 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1915.73 Guarding of Deck Openings and Edges OSHA citation code: 19150073 E | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 2005 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1915.91 Accident Prevention Signs and Tags OSHA citation code: 19150091 A | Serious | 2 | 32 | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 2006 | - | - |
Jun 7, 1990#102676889Jun 7, 1990Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#102676889$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #102676889
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 7, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 7, 1990
- Closed
- Nov 9, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 16
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Harbor Project, Vicksburg, MS 39180
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Nov 1, 1989#101253136Nov 1, 1989Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#101253136$4807 viol.7 violations$480 in penalties
Inspection #101253136
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 1, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 7, 1989
- Closed
- Jan 2, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 28
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $480
- Penalties on Record
- $480
- Site Address
- Harbor Project, Vicksburg, MS 39180
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1915.72 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19150072 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $120 | $120 | Nov 23, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1915.75 Access to and Guarding of Dry Docks and Marine Railways OSHA citation code: 19150075 E | Serious | 1 | 10 | $200 | $200 | Dec 1, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $160 | $160 | Nov 23, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1915.34 Mechanical paint removers OSHA citation code: 19150034 C01 III | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 1, 1989 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1915.36 Flammable liquids OSHA citation code: 19150036 A03 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Nov 23, 1989 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1915.73 Guarding of Deck Openings and Edges OSHA citation code: 19150073 B | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Dec 1, 1989 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1915.75 Access to and Guarding of Dry Docks and Marine Railways OSHA citation code: 19150075 A | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Dec 1, 1989 | - | - |
Nov 1, 1989#101252310Nov 1, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#101252310$2408 viol.8 violations$240 in penalties
Inspection #101252310
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 1, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 7, 1989
- Closed
- Apr 20, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 28
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $240
- Penalties on Record
- $240
- Site Address
- Harbor Project, Vicksburg, MS 39180
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 A06 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $240 | $240 | Dec 19, 1989 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 A06 III | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 19, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1915.152 General Requirements (PPE) OSHA citation code: 19150152 A04 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 19, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 1, 1989 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 19, 1989 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 19, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1915.7 Competent Person OSHA citation code: 19150007 C01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 1, 1989 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
7 inspections, 1989 to 2015. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: ship building and repairing reported 4.8 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 4.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source