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Wayne Industries INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wayne Industries INC ranks #35,896 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 13 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty69% serious
$9,730
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#35,896
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wayne Industries INC in Wayne, MI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,730. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Wayne Industries INC 5 times across a longer 15-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 2.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,896 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The Webstaurant Store, INC. in Albany, GA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,756 in current penalties.

2.6
violations per inspection
69.2%
of violations were serious
#35,896
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 52/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Wayne Industries INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Wayne Industries INC 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

$9,730 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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 Wayne Industries INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBERNERT BARGE LINES,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2NYS CANAL CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18APS STEVEDORING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7MENARDS INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4CARIBBEAN RETAIL VEN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10MATSON TERMINALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8USPS-PROCESSING & DI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2LINDEN BULK TRANSPOR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9HAWAII STEVEDORES, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6V.I. PORT AUTHORITY …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1EAGLE RAILCAR SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9CLAUSEN OYSTERS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6YELLOW BANKS RIVER T…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0DAWSON LOGISTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11AMA, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6Wayne Industries INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13
Wayne Industries INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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 Industries INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Wayne Industries INC is the #1,600 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($9,730).

How Wayne Industries INC Compares

Wayne Industries INC's 2.60 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

5

First Inspection

2010-07-19

Last Inspection

2025-07-30

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,946

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 5 inspections over 15 years, averaging 2.6 violations per visit. That's $1,946 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

69.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

30.8% 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

$15,400

Current Penalty Amount

$9,730

Penalty Reduction

36.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,670 from the initial assessment of $15,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Wayne Industries INC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wayne Industries INC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.9
Violations 13 3.2
Total Penalty $9,730 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,946 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,730 here).

The Webstaurant Store, INC. $9,756 GA Mission Petroleum Carriers, INC. $9,700 TX National Retail Transportation DBA NRS $9,700 NJ Sun Valley Commodities, LLC $9,690 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Bernert Barge Lines, INC. 5 insp. The Dalles, OR U.S. Postal Service - ST. Paul Processing & Distribution Center 5 insp. Eagan, MN NYS Canal Corporation Seneca River Canal Lock #4 5 insp. Waterloo, NY Aps Stevedoring, LLC 5 insp. Portland, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Big Dawg Express LLC
Canton, OH
0 inspections $0
The Webstaurant Store, INC.
Albany, GA
2 inspections $9,756
Mission Petroleum Carriers, INC.
Corpus Christi, TX
2 inspections $9,700
National Retail Transportation DBA NRS
North Bergen, NJ
2 inspections $9,700
Nilco Enterprises, Inc.
Dallas, 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 Wayne Industries INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wayne Industries INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 13 violations across 5 inspections, including 9 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 Wayne Industries INC have? ▼
Wayne Industries INC has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,730.
How many OSHA inspections has Wayne Industries INC had? ▼
Wayne Industries INC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-19 and the most recent on 2025-07-30. This averages 2.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wayne Industries INC? ▼
Wayne Industries INC has been assessed $9,730 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,400 (a 36.8% reduction).
Does Wayne Industries INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wayne Industries INC has 9 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 Industries INC operate in? ▼
Wayne Industries INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Wayne Industries INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wayne Industries INC ranks #35,896 (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 Industries INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wayne Industries INC's total OSHA penalty of $9,730 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Webstaurant Store, INC. in Albany, GA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $9,756 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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