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Wholesale Trade · Hutchinson, MN

Ag Systems INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ag Systems INC ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,500
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ag Systems INC in Hutchinson, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ag Systems INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company in Kingman, KS is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,500 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ag Systems INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ag Systems INC runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$3,500 Top 35% most affordable more affordable than 65% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ag Systems INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCONTINENTAL BRICK CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TAV HOLDINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21ARRY'S ROOFING SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CON-STRUX - HOLTSVILLE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CENTRAL SUPPLY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMIGOS MEAT DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RANCH FOODS DIRECT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GREEN SKY INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WEST PARIS METALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GULFSTREAM STEEL & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UNITED STATES WELDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GARDEN STREET IRON &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11KALCOR COATINGS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8COMPASS CONTAINER GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18RENZI BROTHERS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GLOBAL METAL POWDERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PRICESMART, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ATOMIC DISTRIBUTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MCKESSON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Ag Systems INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Ag Systems INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Ag Systems INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Ag Systems INC sits at penalty rank #3,085 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($3,500 assessed).

How Ag Systems INC Compares

Ag Systems INC's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-12-28

Last Inspection

2010-12-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,750 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$3,500

Current Penalty Amount

$3,500

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Ag Systems INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ag Systems INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $3,500 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,750 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ag Systems INC, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,500 here).

21st Century Optics INC. $3,500 NY Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company $3,500 KS The Martin-Brower Company, LLC $3,500 CT Alf Christianson Seed CO INC $3,500 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Continental Brick Company 2 insp. Martinsburg, WV Tav Holdings, INC. 2 insp. Greenville, GA Arry's Roofing Services, INC. 2 insp. Tampa, FL Con-Strux - Holtsville 2 insp. Holtsville, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

21st Century Optics INC.
Long Island City, NY
2 inspections $3,500
Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company
Kingman, KS
2 inspections $3,500
The Martin-Brower Company, LLC
Enfield, CT
2 inspections $3,500
Alf Christianson Seed CO INC
Mount Vernon, WA
2 inspections $3,500
TLS Equipment
Newmanstown, PA
2 inspections $3,500

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ag Systems INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ag Systems INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ag Systems INC have? ▼
Ag Systems INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Ag Systems INC had? ▼
Ag Systems INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-28 and the most recent on 2010-12-28. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ag Systems INC? ▼
Ag Systems INC has been assessed $3,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Ag Systems INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ag Systems INC has 4 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Ag Systems INC operate in? ▼
Ag Systems INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423820). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ag Systems INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ag Systems INC ranks #64,975 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Ag Systems INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ag Systems INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,500 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company in Kingman, KS is a similar wholesale trade employer with $3,500 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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