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Wholesale Trade · Hunter, KS

Central Valley Ag

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Central Valley Ag ranks #36,007 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$9,795
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#36,007
of 100,495 penalized employers

Central Valley Ag in Hunter, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,795. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Central Valley Ag 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,007 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Ag Processing INC in Hastings, NE is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,800 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#36,007
of 100,495 penalized employers

How Central Valley Ag compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Central Valley Ag sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$9,795 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Central Valley Ag

The federal enforcement record for Central Valley Ag in Hunter, KS includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $9,795 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $9,795 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,898. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2024-07-03 to 2025-07-09, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-07-03

Last Inspection

2025-07-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,898

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,898 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$9,795

Current Penalty Amount

$9,795

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Central Valley Ag compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Central Valley Ag Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 2 5.4
Total Penalty $9,795 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,898 $4,678
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Ruf US, INC.
Elyria, OH
2 inspections $9,794
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Lincoln, NE
0 inspections $0
Menu Maker Foods, INC.
Jefferson City, MO
2 inspections $9,800
Ag Processing INC
Hastings, NE
2 inspections $9,800
Midstate Bakery Distributors INC
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2 inspections $9,800

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Central Valley Ag safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Central Valley Ag's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Central Valley Ag have? ▼
Central Valley Ag has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,795.
How many OSHA inspections has Central Valley Ag had? ▼
Central Valley Ag has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-07-03 and the most recent on 2025-07-09. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Central Valley Ag? ▼
Central Valley Ag has been assessed $9,795 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Central Valley Ag operate in? ▼
Central Valley Ag operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424910). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Central Valley Ag rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 100,495 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Central Valley Ag ranks #36,007 (the upper 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 Central Valley Ag's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Central Valley Ag's total OSHA penalty of $9,795 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ag Processing INC in Hastings, NE is a similar wholesale trade employer with $9,800 in current penalties.

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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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