Establishment profile
NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
2435-M 8TH STREET, PORTSMOUTH, OH, 45662
Operated by Norfolk Southern · 1 of 123 establishments
488210 — Support Activities for Rail Transportation
Summary
NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY has accumulated 7 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 18 years of recorded history, with $20,000 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 83rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 30 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 18 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 7 distinct standards shown · 7 citations in this view · $20,000 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0269 G01 | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0269 A02 I | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0269 A02 III | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0269 L02 | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0039 A | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0269 L06 II | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 4882 within OH. Peer group: 30 employers. This establishment has 7 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2007 | BURN,ELECTRIC ARC,PPE,FIREFatality | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 18+ years. Most recent activity: 18 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 2 facilities · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO 2435-M 8TH STREET · PORTSMOUTH, OH, 45662 | WaterRCRA | No Violation Identified QNCR 9 | 2 | 0 | — | Oct 2025 | View → |
NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY 1025 16TH STREET · PORTSMOUTH, OH, 45662 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Jan 2005 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
First case: 2001-03-06. Most recent: 2001-03-06. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
Federal prosecution case file
Federal corporate prosecution records from the University of Virginia Corporate Prosecution Registry. DPA = Deferred Prosecution Agreement; NPA = Non-Prosecution Agreement; both are pre-trial settlements where the defendant accepts terms but avoids conviction. Monitor = court-appointed compliance oversight, usually 2-5 years. 1 case · 1 plea/conviction · $19,814 in penalties / restitution.
| Case | Date | Disposition | Crime | Jurisdiction | Total payment | Monitor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
USA v. NSRC Norfolk Southern Railway Co. · NSC | Mar 2001 | plea | Wildlife | Tennessee - Eastern | $19,814 | No |
Source: University of Virginia Corporate Prosecution Registry (maintained by Prof. Brandon L. Garrett, Duke University). The registry has no state or jurisdiction-of-incorporation field on the company side, so same-name employers in different states may mis-attribute -- verify against the source case documents when precision matters.
Federal contracts
No federal contracts are recorded to this specific location.
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract activity for the parent corporation. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-10-22 | Accident | 7 | 6 | $20,000 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY is one of 123 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Norfolk Southern.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Norfolk Southern across all 123 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in support activities for rail transportation within OH, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- BUCYRUS RAILCAR REPAIR LLCBUCYRUS — 3 federal enforcement records
- UNION TANK CAR CO.MARION — 3 federal enforcement records
- BUCYRUS RAILCAR REPAIR, LLCCANTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- UNION TANK CAR CO.MARION — 2 federal enforcement records
- RAIL LOADING SERVICES, LLCRAYLAND — 1 federal enforcement record
- EAGLE RAILCAR SERVICESCAIRO — 1 federal enforcement record
- NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP.ASHTABULA — 1 federal enforcement record
- TNT LOGISTICS NORTH AMERICA INC.CINCINNATI — 1 federal enforcement record
- VELOCITY RAIL SOLUTIONS INC.NORTH BALTIMORE — 1 federal enforcement record
- DHILLON TRANSPORT, INC.WALTON HILLS — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Norfolk Southern, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANYCHATTANOOGA, TN — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANYALTOONA, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATIONENOLA, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP.ST. LOUIS, MO — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATIONALTOONA, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- Norfolk SouthernAllentown, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- Norfolk Southern CorporationJacksonville, FL — 1 federal enforcement record
- NORFOLK & WESTERN RAILWAY COMuncie, IN — 1 federal enforcement record
- NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANYBRASWELL, GA — 1 federal enforcement record
- NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATIONATLANTA, GA — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Norfolk Southern locationsParent rollup
- Support Activities for Rail TransportationAll employers in this industry
- Employers in OHState-wide enforcement data
- Support Activities for in OHIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Norfolk Southern, which operates 123 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 7 violations and $20,000 in total penalties.
- How does NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY operates in the support activities for rail transportation industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.5.
- Has NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY.