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Wholesale Trade · Atchison, KS

Bartlett Grain Company, LP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bartlett Grain Company, LP ranks #648 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty46% serious
$182,000
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#648
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bartlett Grain Company, LP in Atchison, KS has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $182,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bartlett Grain Company, LP 5 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 2.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #648 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Superior Dairy, INC. in Canton, OH is another wholesale trade employer with 13 OSHA inspections on record and $186,568 in current penalties.

2.6
violations per inspection
46.2%
of violations were serious
#648
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 52/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bartlett Grain Company, LP compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bartlett Grain Company, LP runs far above peers (20.0x 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

$182,000 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($182,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $182,000 $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 Bartlett Grain Company, LP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0010.821.532.343.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTUTUILA STORE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10VICTORIA-CALHOUN GRA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7SCHNITZER STEEL INDU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2HRP BROWNSVILLE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2STRATEGIC MATERIALS,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12MICHIGAN INVESTMENTS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18US FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6LUEN FUNG ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6FULLERTON FARMERS EL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14DOREL HOME FURNISHIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5SCOTCH PLYWOOD COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8TUTHILL PUMP CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3ALL STAR METALS, L.L…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0ALPCO RECYCLING INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 41COMMODITY RESOURCE G…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21YAONG CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4GREAT LAKES RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9AZURE FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15UNION BEER DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6CONNECTICUT SCRAP, L…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15Bartlett Grain Compa…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13
Bartlett Grain Company, LP has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Bartlett Grain Company, LP in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Bartlett Grain Company, LP sits at penalty rank #23 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($182,000 assessed).

How Bartlett Grain Company, LP Compares

Bartlett Grain Company, LP's 2.60 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 far above peers (20.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-10-30

Last Inspection

2023-08-02

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$36,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 5 inspections over 12 years, averaging 2.6 violations per visit. That's $36,400 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

46.2% of total

2

Willful

15.4% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

38.5% 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

$406,000

Current Penalty Amount

$182,000

Penalty Reduction

55.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $224,000 from the initial assessment of $406,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Bartlett Grain Company, LP compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bartlett Grain Company, LP Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 13 5.5
Total Penalty $182,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $36,400 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bartlett Grain Company, LP, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($182,000 here).

Interlake Mecalux, INC. $184,081 IL Superior Dairy, INC. $186,568 OH Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC. $176,991 CT Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management $188,500 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Tutuila Store 5 insp. Pago Pago, AS Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company 5 insp. Placedo, TX Schnitzer Steel Industries 5 insp. Tacoma, WA HRP Brownsville, LLC 5 insp. Brownsville, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Interlake Mecalux, INC.
Melrose Park, IL
13 inspections $184,081
Dun-rite Home Improvements Inc
Englewood, CO
0 inspections $0
Superior Dairy, INC.
Canton, OH
13 inspections $186,568
Baily International of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
0 inspections $0
Elg Utica Alloys (Hartford), INC.
Hartford, CT
5 inspections $176,991

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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 Bartlett Grain Company, LP safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bartlett Grain Company, LP's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 5 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bartlett Grain Company, LP have? ▼
Bartlett Grain Company, LP has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 2 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $182,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Bartlett Grain Company, LP had? ▼
Bartlett Grain Company, LP has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-30 and the most recent on 2023-08-02. This averages 2.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bartlett Grain Company, LP? ▼
Bartlett Grain Company, LP has been assessed $182,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $406,000 (a 55.2% reduction).
Does Bartlett Grain Company, LP have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bartlett Grain Company, LP has 6 serious violations, 2 willful 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 Bartlett Grain Company, LP operate in? ▼
Bartlett Grain Company, LP operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424510). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bartlett Grain Company, LP rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bartlett Grain Company, LP ranks #648 (the top 1% 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 Bartlett Grain Company, LP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bartlett Grain Company, LP's total OSHA penalty of $182,000 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (20.0x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Superior Dairy, INC. in Canton, OH is a similar wholesale trade employer with $186,568 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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