107323 - WAYNE TRANSPORTS INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 107323 - WAYNE TRANSPORTS INC — a general freight trucking, long-distance, truckload facility located at 1917 S 15TH AVE W, VIRGINIA, MN 55792 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $621,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-03-08.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $621,600.00 is more than 146.5× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 484121). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.
State Context: Within MN, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 58,337 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,403.06.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning July 18, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 12, 2024. Of the 12 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $51,800.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against Wayne Transports Inc. reveals a catastrophic failure in permit-required confined space (
This facility's $621,600 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 484121 industry in MN. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,330.
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What OSHA violations was 107323 - WAYNE TRANSPORTS INC cited for?
107323 - WAYNE TRANSPORTS INC received 12 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $621,600.00. The inspection opened on 2024-03-08.
How much was 107323 - WAYNE TRANSPORTS INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $621,600.00 against 107323 - WAYNE TRANSPORTS INC in VIRGINIA, MN. Average per citation: $51,800.00.
Is 107323 - WAYNE TRANSPORTS INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 107323 - WAYNE TRANSPORTS INC has a risk score of 41 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $621,600.00 is above the industry average.