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Norfolk Southern Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Norfolk Southern Corporation ranks #62,827 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty63% serious
$3,796
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#62,827
of 99,447 penalized employers

Norfolk Southern Corporation in Norfolk, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,796. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Norfolk Southern Corporation 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,827 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Roadrunner Services, LLC in Hamilton, OH is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#62,827
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Norfolk Southern Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Norfolk Southern Corporation runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$3,796 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Norfolk Southern Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.68.115.522.930.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOPFLIGHT GRAIN COOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SHERMAN BROTHERS TRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20NJTA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18L.B. FOSTER CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ARMSTRONG TERMINAL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RICHELIEU AMERICA, LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN PEANUT GROW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ANTILLEAN MARINE SHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BYK USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PACIFIC HARBOR LINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MAGNACHARGE BATTERY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4R&S LOGISTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TEMPEL GRAIN ELEVATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12VANSANTIS DEVELOPMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TRIANGLE DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SCALES EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10COLUMBIA GRAIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Norfolk Southern Cor…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Norfolk Southern Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Norfolk Southern Corporation in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Norfolk Southern Corporation ranks #2,706 at $3,796 current penalty.

How Norfolk Southern Corporation Compares

Norfolk Southern Corporation's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-02-03

Last Inspection

2011-06-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,898

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $1,898 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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

$10,120

Current Penalty Amount

$3,796

Penalty Reduction

62.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,324 from the initial assessment of $10,120. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Norfolk Southern Corporation compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Norfolk Southern Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 8 3.2
Total Penalty $3,796 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,898 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Norfolk Southern Corporation, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,796 here).

Gettier Staffing Services, INC. $3,800 OR Whitgro INC $3,800 WA Mann Warehousing LLC $3,800 WI United Parcel Service, INC. D/B/a Ups (VT) $3,800 VT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. 2 insp. Atlanta, IL Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. 2 insp. Crossett, AR Njta 2 insp. Jersey City, NJ L.B. Foster CO 2 insp. Pueblo, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Van GO Transportaton
Clinton, NC
0 inspections $0
Roadrunner Services, LLC
Hamilton, OH
0 inspections $0
Gettier Staffing Services, INC.
Portland, OR
2 inspections $3,800
Whitgro INC
Endicott, WA
2 inspections $3,800
NRX Logistics
The Colony, TX
0 inspections $0

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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 Norfolk Southern Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Norfolk Southern Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Norfolk Southern Corporation have? ▼
Norfolk Southern Corporation has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,796.
How many OSHA inspections has Norfolk Southern Corporation had? ▼
Norfolk Southern Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-03 and the most recent on 2011-06-13. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Norfolk Southern Corporation? ▼
Norfolk Southern Corporation has been assessed $3,796 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,120 (a 62.5% reduction).
Does Norfolk Southern Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Norfolk Southern Corporation has 5 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 Norfolk Southern Corporation operate in? ▼
Norfolk Southern Corporation operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488320). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Norfolk Southern Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Norfolk Southern Corporation ranks #62,827 (the lower half 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 Norfolk Southern Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Norfolk Southern Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $3,796 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Roadrunner Services, LLC in Hamilton, OH is a similar transportation & warehousing 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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