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Wayne County Airport Authority

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wayne County Airport Authority ranks #93,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$450
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wayne County Airport Authority in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wayne County Airport Authority 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Eaton County Transportation Authority in Charlotte, MI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $450 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Wayne County Airport Authority compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Wayne County Airport Authority runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$450 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Wayne County Airport Authority.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALLSTATES WAREHOUSIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31COLONIAL TERMINALS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16STAPLES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4NEW JERSEY DEPARTMEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GENESIS LOGISTICS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FIRST STUDENT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3QUALITY DISTRIBUTORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6T JJJ INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7COOS BAY TRANSFER INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NYSTACC OSWEGO RIVER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NYSTACC ERIE CANAL L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MAHER TERMINALS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5U.S. POSTAL SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4C. & J. CLARK AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CONSULTATIVE SALES P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3THE SYGMA NETWORK, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LONG BEACH WAREHOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Wayne County Airport…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Wayne County Airport Authority has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Wayne County Airport Authority in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Wayne County Airport Authority ranks #3,846 at $450 current penalty.

How Wayne County Airport Authority Compares

Wayne County Airport Authority's 0.67 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 well below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-06-10

Last Inspection

2025-07-24

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $150 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$1,950

Current Penalty Amount

$450

Penalty Reduction

76.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,500 from the initial assessment of $1,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Wayne County Airport Authority compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wayne County Airport Authority Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $450 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $150 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wayne County Airport Authority, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($450 here).

United Parcel Service $450 CA Carolina Cargo INC of Rock Hill $450 SC V & S Log Express INC $450 OR Pacific Consultants & Construction, INC. $450 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Allstates Warehousing and Distribution 3 insp. Sparks, NV Colonial Terminals, INC. 3 insp. Savannah, GA Staples, INC. 3 insp. Ontario, CA The Sherwin-Williams Company 3 insp. Effingham, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Eaton County Transportation Authority
Charlotte, MI
3 inspections $450
United Parcel Service
San Jose, CA
2 inspections $450
Carolina Cargo INC of Rock Hill
Rock Hill, SC
2 inspections $450
V & S Log Express INC
Banks, OR
2 inspections $450
Pacific Consultants & Construction, INC.
Kapolei, HI
2 inspections $450

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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 Wayne County Airport Authority safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wayne County Airport Authority's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Wayne County Airport Authority have? ▼
Wayne County Airport Authority has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $450.
How many OSHA inspections has Wayne County Airport Authority had? ▼
Wayne County Airport Authority has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-10 and the most recent on 2025-07-24. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wayne County Airport Authority? ▼
Wayne County Airport Authority has been assessed $450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,950 (a 76.9% reduction).
Does Wayne County Airport Authority have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wayne County Airport Authority has 1 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 Wayne County Airport Authority operate in? ▼
Wayne County Airport Authority operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488111). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Wayne County Airport Authority rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wayne County Airport Authority ranks #93,626 (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 Wayne County Airport Authority's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wayne County Airport Authority's total OSHA penalty of $450 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Eaton County Transportation Authority in Charlotte, MI is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $450 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.