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Great Dane - Wayne Plant

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Great Dane - Wayne Plant ranks #3,719 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty61% serious
$62,334
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#3,719
of 99,447 penalized employers

Great Dane - Wayne Plant in Wayne, NE has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $62,334. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Great Dane - Wayne Plant 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,719 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lakewood Bakery in Farmingdale, NY is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
61.1%
of violations were serious
#3,719
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Great Dane - Wayne Plant compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Great Dane - Wayne Plant runs well above peers (4.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$62,334 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($62,334) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $62,334 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Great Dane - Wayne Plant.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0213243546OSHA inspectionsViolations citedXYLEM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 101-800 FLOWERS RETAIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29AGRO FARMA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 44THE FOUNTAINHEAD GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 43ZIMMER TRABECULAR ME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WACO MFG., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18VIGOR INDUSTRIAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BEECHERS HANDMADE CH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CHICAGO BOOTH MANUFA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21HILFIKER PIPE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NVP HOSPITALITY DESI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28T & S HARDWOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CARDINAL GLASS INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EDWIN B. STIMPSON CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CALIFIA FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ASHWORTH BROS., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CHARTPAK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SILBRICO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Great Dane - Wayne P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18
Great Dane - Wayne Plant has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 18 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Great Dane - Wayne Plant in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Great Dane - Wayne Plant sits at penalty rank #1,919 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($62,334 assessed).

How Great Dane - Wayne Plant Compares

Great Dane - Wayne Plant's 9.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-07-10

Last Inspection

2019-07-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$31,167

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $31,167 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

61.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

38.9% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$109,114

Current Penalty Amount

$62,334

Penalty Reduction

42.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $46,780 from the initial assessment of $109,114. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Great Dane - Wayne Plant compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Great Dane - Wayne Plant Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 18 8.0
Total Penalty $62,334 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $31,167 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Great Dane - Wayne Plant, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($62,334 here).

Rio Stone Products, INC. $62,316 TX Isco Industries, INC. $62,356 TX Adient US LLC $62,300 TN Ameriwood Industries, INC. $62,300 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Xylem, INC. 2 insp. Pewaukee, WI 1-800 Flowers Retail INC. DBA the Popcorn Factory, INC. 2 insp. Lake Forest, IL Tenneco Automotive Operating Company INC. 2 insp. Spring Hill, TN Agro Farma, INC. 2 insp. New Berlin, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lakewood Bakery
Farmingdale, NY
0 inspections $0
Rio Stone Products, INC.
McAllen, TX
5 inspections $62,316
Isco Industries, INC.
Houston, TX
2 inspections $62,356
Adient US LLC
Athens, TN
6 inspections $62,300
Ameriwood Industries, INC.
Tiffin, OH
8 inspections $62,300

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Great Dane - Wayne Plant safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Great Dane - Wayne Plant's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Great Dane - Wayne Plant have? ▼
Great Dane - Wayne Plant has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $62,334.
How many OSHA inspections has Great Dane - Wayne Plant had? ▼
Great Dane - Wayne Plant has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-07-10 and the most recent on 2019-07-10. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Great Dane - Wayne Plant? ▼
Great Dane - Wayne Plant has been assessed $62,334 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $109,114 (a 42.9% reduction).
Does Great Dane - Wayne Plant have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Great Dane - Wayne Plant has 11 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Great Dane - Wayne Plant operate in? ▼
Great Dane - Wayne Plant operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336212). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Great Dane - Wayne Plant rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Great Dane - Wayne Plant ranks #3,719 (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Great Dane - Wayne Plant's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Great Dane - Wayne Plant's total OSHA penalty of $62,334 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lakewood Bakery in Farmingdale, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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