Colby, KS
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Colby, KS has 8 employers tracked by OSHA with 6 total inspections and $113K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Colby
Workplace safety enforcement records in Colby, KS span 8 employers and 6 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 0.8 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 9 violations — a rate of 1.50 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $113K, averaging $14K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: RED RIVER COMMODITIES INC alone accounts for $109K in current OSHA penalties, representing 96.7% of the citywide total. The 9 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Colby typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 8 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Colby
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RED RIVER COMMODITIES INC Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | 7 | $109K |
| 2 | JKD Harvesting Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | Days Inn by Wyndham Colby Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | Mattson Seed Farm Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | AQUA SHIELD ROOFING Construction | 2 | 2 | $4K |
| 6 | Days Inn Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | Thomas County Other | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | 0 | $0 |
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All Employers in Colby, KS
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| RED RIVER COMMODITIES INC | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 2 | $109K |
| JKD Harvesting | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| Days Inn by Wyndham Colby | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Mattson Seed Farm | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| AQUA SHIELD ROOFING | Construction | 2 | $4K |
| Days Inn | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Thomas County | Other | 0 | $0 |
| CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $0 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
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