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Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC. ranks #1,428 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 71 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty61% serious
$112,540
OSHA penalties
71
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#1,428
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC. in Wayne, WV has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 71 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $112,540. 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 Lumber & Mulch, INC. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 71 violations, averaging 23.7 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,428 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 43 were classified as serious and 5 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Amsted Rail in Keokuk, IA is another manufacturing employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $97,152 in current penalties.

23.7
violations per inspection
60.6%
of violations were serious
#1,428
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 71 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (23.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC. runs far above peers (7.1x 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

$112,540 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($112,540) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $112,540 $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0018.637.255.874.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHAVERHILL CHEMICALS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33DONGHEE ALABAMA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ALUMINUM SHAPES, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9AMERICAN FINE SINTER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CHARMET NEVADA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PAVILION FURNITURE I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PELLET AMERICA CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12EAST BAKING CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AP GREEN REFRACTORIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26AUSTIN AIR SYSTEMS L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DIETZGEN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11RAMAR FOODS INTERNAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ESSITY PROFESSIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ROCKY MOUNTAIN METAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AMERICAN FLUX & METAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18ENNIS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PEPSICO BOTTLING GRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ZUMRUT MARBLE & GRAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21Wayne Lumber & Mulch…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 71
Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 71 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing 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 Lumber & Mulch, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC. ranks #778 at $112,540 current penalty.

How Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC. Compares

Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC.'s 23.67 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (7.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-03-05

Last Inspection

2016-03-09

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

23.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$37,513

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 23.7 violations per visit. That's $37,513 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

43

Serious

60.6% of total

5

Willful

7.0% of total

15

Repeat

21.1% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

11.3% 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

$299,713

Current Penalty Amount

$112,540

Penalty Reduction

62.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $187,173 from the initial assessment of $299,713. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 71 8.0
Total Penalty $112,540 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $37,513 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC., both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($112,540 here).

Carl's Donuts, INC. $112,559 NV Pacific Paper Tube, INC. $112,506 NV Avalon Precision Casting Company, LLC $112,787 OH The Nuway Tobacco Company $112,906 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Haverhill Chemicals LLC 3 insp. Haverhill, OH Donghee Alabama, LLC 3 insp. Auburn, AL Aluminum Shapes, LLC. 3 insp. Pennsauken, NJ American Fine Sinter CO., LTD. 3 insp. Tiffin, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Carl's Donuts, INC.
Las Vegas, NV
3 inspections $112,559
Pacific Paper Tube, INC.
Las Vegas, NV
4 inspections $112,506
Olive Mode, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Amsted Rail
Keokuk, IA
8 inspections $97,152
Avalon Precision Casting Company, LLC
Brook Park, OH
5 inspections $112,787

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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 Lumber & Mulch, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 71 violations across 3 inspections, including 43 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC. have? ▼
Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC. has 71 OSHA violations on record, including 43 serious, 5 willful, and 15 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $112,540.
How many OSHA inspections has Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC. had? ▼
Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-05 and the most recent on 2016-03-09. This averages 23.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC.? ▼
Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC. has been assessed $112,540 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $299,713 (a 62.5% reduction).
Does Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC. has 43 serious violations, 5 willful violations, and 15 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 Lumber & Mulch, INC. operate in? ▼
Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321113). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC. ranks #1,428 (the top 1% 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 Lumber & Mulch, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $112,540 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (7.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Amsted Rail in Keokuk, IA is a similar manufacturing employer with $97,152 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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