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Public Administration · Goldsboro, NC

Wayne County Landfill

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wayne County Landfill ranks #25,972 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty62% serious
$14,000
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#25,972
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wayne County Landfill in Goldsboro, NC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,000. 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 Landfill 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,972 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, State of Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife in Corvallis, OR is another public administration employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,000 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
61.5%
of violations were serious
#25,972
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 27/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Wayne County Landfill compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Public Administration per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Wayne County Landfill runs far above peers (5.4x 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

$14,000 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Wayne County Landfill.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPASADENA WATER & POWER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF POMONA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DEPEW VILLAGE MUNICI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3COHOES CITY FD HILL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SOCIAL SECURITY ADMI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GREAT NECK VIGILANT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26SARATOGA CO SHERIFFS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CA DEPARTMENT OF COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0KENDALL PARK VOL FIR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TOWNSHIP OF MONROE F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CITY OF GARDEN GROVE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COUNTY OF HAWAII - S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CITY OF GAITHERSBURG, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13FRED LAWRENCE WHIPPL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13NORRIS-CITY HALL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MONTCLAIR DEPT OF UT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21Wayne County Landfill, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13
Wayne County Landfill has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 13 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration 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 Landfill in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

In Public Administration, Wayne County Landfill sits at penalty rank #456 of 1,870 penalized establishments ($14,000 assessed).

How Wayne County Landfill Compares

Wayne County Landfill's 4.33 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (5.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-01-03

Last Inspection

2012-11-05

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,667

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $4,667 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

61.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

15.4% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

23.1% 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

$16,700

Current Penalty Amount

$14,000

Penalty Reduction

16.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,700 from the initial assessment of $16,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Wayne County Landfill compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wayne County Landfill Industry Avg
Inspections 3 3.2
Violations 13 6.4
Total Penalty $14,000 $2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,667 $827
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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,000 here).

State of Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife $14,000 OR Berkeley Township Division of Recreation $14,000 NJ New Jersey Department of Community Affairs $14,000 NJ Neptune Township Fire District #1 - Hamilton Fire Company Station 34-1 $14,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pasadena Water & Power 3 insp. Pasadena, CA City of Pomona 3 insp. Pomona, CA Depew Village Municipal Building 3 insp. Depew, NY Cohoes City FD Hill Station 3 insp. Cohoes, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

State of Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
Corvallis, OR
2 inspections $14,000
Berkeley Township Division of Recreation
Bayville, NJ
2 inspections $14,000
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
South Plainfield, NJ
2 inspections $14,000
Neptune Township Fire District #1 - Hamilton Fire Company Station 34-1
Neptune, NJ
2 inspections $14,000
Whiting Volunteer Fire Company #1
Whiting, NJ
3 inspections $14,000

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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 Landfill safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wayne County Landfill's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Wayne County Landfill have? ▼
Wayne County Landfill has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Wayne County Landfill had? ▼
Wayne County Landfill has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-03 and the most recent on 2012-11-05. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wayne County Landfill? ▼
Wayne County Landfill has been assessed $14,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,700 (a 16.2% reduction).
Does Wayne County Landfill have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wayne County Landfill has 8 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Landfill operate in? ▼
Wayne County Landfill operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 921190). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Wayne County Landfill rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wayne County Landfill ranks #25,972 (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 Wayne County Landfill's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wayne County Landfill's total OSHA penalty of $14,000 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (5.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, State of Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife in Corvallis, OR is a similar public administration employer with $14,000 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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