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Norfolk Southern Railway Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Norfolk Southern Railway Company ranks #35,249 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,973
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,249
of 99,447 penalized employers

Norfolk Southern Railway Company in Norfolk, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,973. 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 Railway Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,249 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Work Zone Traffic Control in Murfreesboro, TN is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#35,249
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Norfolk Southern Railway Company runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$9,973 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Railway Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRIMAC TRANSPORTATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GREENWOOD MOTOR LINE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SCHILLI DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SWEEPING CORPORATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WINESHIPPING.COM LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PASHA STEVEDORING & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MILLARD REFRIGERATED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DHL SUPPLY CHAIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THREE RIVERS MARINE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LINEAGE LOGISTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MAHER TERMINALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BCP TRANSPORTATION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ANHEUSER-BUSCH, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VITRAN EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4R&L CARRIERS SHARED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALFRED WILLIAMS & CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Norfolk Southern Rai…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Norfolk Southern Railway Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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 Railway Company in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Norfolk Southern Railway Company sits at penalty rank #1,575 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($9,973 assessed).

How Norfolk Southern Railway Company Compares

Norfolk Southern Railway Company's 1.50 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 above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-04-02

Last Inspection

2019-04-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,987

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $4,987 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$15,344

Current Penalty Amount

$9,973

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,371 from the initial assessment of $15,344. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Norfolk Southern Railway Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 3 3.2
Total Penalty $9,973 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,987 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,973 here).

Boardman Chip Company, INC. $9,977 OR Offshore Systems Kenai $9,961 AK Northland Cold Storage INC. $9,960 WI Levi Strauss & Company $9,991 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Trimac Transportation INC. 2 insp. LA Porte, TX United Parcel Service of America INC. 2 insp. Highland Heights, OH Greenwood Motor Lines, INC. 2 insp. San Lorenzo, CA Washington Township School District - Transportation Department 2 insp. Sewell, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Work Zone Traffic Control
Murfreesboro, TN
0 inspections $0
Boardman Chip Company, INC.
Boardman, OR
5 inspections $9,977
Bernard Edwards
Wichita, KS
0 inspections $0
Offshore Systems Kenai
Nikiski, AK
7 inspections $9,961
Northland Cold Storage INC.
Green Bay, WI
2 inspections $9,960

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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 Railway Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Norfolk Southern Railway Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Norfolk Southern Railway Company have? ▼
Norfolk Southern Railway Company has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,973.
How many OSHA inspections has Norfolk Southern Railway Company had? ▼
Norfolk Southern Railway Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-04-02 and the most recent on 2019-04-04. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Norfolk Southern Railway Company? ▼
Norfolk Southern Railway Company has been assessed $9,973 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,344 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Norfolk Southern Railway Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Norfolk Southern Railway Company has 3 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 Railway Company operate in? ▼
Norfolk Southern Railway Company 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 Railway Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Norfolk Southern Railway Company ranks #35,249 (the upper 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 Railway Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Norfolk Southern Railway Company's total OSHA penalty of $9,973 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Work Zone Traffic Control in Murfreesboro, TN 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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