WAYNE FARMS LLC (FEED MILL)

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WAYNE FARMS LLC (FEED MILL) — a industry sector 00 facility located at SR 10949 NC HWY 268, ELKIN, NC 28621 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $16,350.00. The inspection case was opened on 2002-02-21.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

State Context: Within NC, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 88,256 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,699.39.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 May 15, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 30, 2002. Of the 5 total citations, 2 (40%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $16,350.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $3,270.00 falls within the standard penalty range.