WAYNE FARMS
FIFTH STREET, LAUREL, MS 39441
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Inspection records
Aug 6, 2020#344871637Aug 6, 2020Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#344871637$8,1922 viol.2 violations$8,192 in penalties
Inspection #344871637
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 6, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 6, 2020
- Final Order
- Mar 2, 2021
- Closed
- Mar 29, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 604
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,653
- Penalties on Record
- $8,192
- Site Address
- 525 Wayne Dr., Laurel, MS 39440
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee suffers head trauma in fall
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $13,653 | $8,192 | Apr 2, 2021 | - | Mar 2, 2021 |
| 01001B | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 2, 2021 | - | Mar 2, 2021 |
Jan 31, 2019#343749313Jan 31, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#343749313$47,7849 viol.9 violations$47,784 in penalties
Inspection #343749313
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 31, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 31, 2019
- Contested
- Aug 20, 2019
- Final Order
- Jan 17, 2020
- Closed
- Jul 30, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 277
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $83,349
- Penalties on Record
- $47,784
- Site Address
- 525 Wayne Drive, Laurel, MS 39440
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Eight employees are exposed to anhydrous ammonia vapor relea
Violations
Violation list (6 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Criteria OSHA citation code: 19100029 B02 I | Serious | 1 | 6 | $9,472 | $4,750 | Aug 2, 2019 | Aug 20, 2019 | Jan 17, 2020 |
| 01003 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J03 | Serious | 1 | 13 | $13,260 | $9,534 | Aug 16, 2019 | Aug 20, 2019 | Jan 17, 2020 |
| 01004 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J04 III | Serious | 1 | 6 | $13,260 | $9,900 | Aug 16, 2019 | Aug 20, 2019 | Jan 17, 2020 |
| 01006 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 N | Serious | 3 | 5 | $13,260 | $9,900 | Aug 16, 2019 | Aug 20, 2019 | Jan 17, 2020 |
| 01007 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 F03 I B | Serious | 1 | 3 | $13,260 | $0 | Aug 16, 2019 | Aug 20, 2019 | Jan 17, 2020 |
| 01008 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 G01 I A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $7,577 | $3,800 | Aug 2, 2019 | Aug 20, 2019 | Jan 17, 2020 |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 12, 2014#339585994Feb 12, 2014Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#339585994$2,7322 viol.2 violations$2,732 in penalties
Inspection #339585994
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 12, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 12, 2014
- Final Order
- Apr 29, 2014
- Closed
- Apr 30, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,133
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,552
- Penalties on Record
- $2,732
- Site Address
- 525 Wayne Drive, Laurel, MS 39440
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 2 | 12 | $1,951 | $1,171 | Apr 25, 2014 | - | Apr 29, 2014 |
| 01002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 12 | $2,601 | $1,561 | Apr 25, 2014 | - | Apr 29, 2014 |
Jan 20, 2005#306658311Jan 20, 2005Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#306658311$8001 viol.1 violation$800 in penalties
Inspection #306658311
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 20, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 26, 2005
- Closed
- Apr 8, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,113
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,275
- Penalties on Record
- $800
- Site Address
- 525 Mississippi Avenue, Laurel, MS 39441
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,275 | $800 | Feb 10, 2005 | - | - |
Oct 7, 2003#306651506Oct 7, 2003Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#306651506$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #306651506
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 7, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 7, 2003
- Closed
- Oct 7, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 525 Missississippi Ave, Laurel, MS 39441
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Jan 29, 2002#304312986Jan 29, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#304312986$9753 viol.3 violations$975 in penalties
Inspection #304312986
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 29, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 12, 2002
- Closed
- Mar 20, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $975
- Penalties on Record
- $975
- Site Address
- 525 Mississippi Avenue, Laurel, MS 39441
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 A03 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $975 | $975 | Apr 16, 2002 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 C01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Apr 16, 2002 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 16, 2002 | - | - |
Jan 29, 2002#304312697Jan 29, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#304312697$2,6005 viol.5 violations$2,600 in penalties
Inspection #304312697
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 29, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 12, 2002
- Closed
- Mar 20, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 823
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,600
- Penalties on Record
- $2,600
- Site Address
- 525 Mississippi Avenue, Laurel, MS 39441
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,625 | $1,625 | Mar 12, 2002 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C03 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2002 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 4 | $975 | $975 | Mar 12, 2002 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Mar 12, 2002 | - | - |
Oct 12, 1993#107088940Oct 12, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#107088940$1,8503 viol.3 violations$1,850 in penalties
Inspection #107088940
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 12, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 12, 1993
- Closed
- Dec 17, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,600
- Penalties on Record
- $1,850
- Site Address
- Fifth Street, Laurel, MS 39441
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 4 | 16 | $1,300 | $925 | Nov 29, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,300 | $925 | Nov 29, 1993 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Other | 1 | 50 | $0 | $0 | Nov 29, 1993 | - | - |
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
8 inspections, 1993 to 2020. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: poultry processing reported 2.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 2.9%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source