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Wholesale Trade · Fergus Falls, MN

CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services ranks #70,845 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,695
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,845
of 99,447 penalized employers

CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services in Fergus Falls, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,695. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,845 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Clarkson Grain Company, INC. in Mattoon, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,700 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#70,845
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services runs well below peers (0.30x 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

$2,695 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% 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 CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.43.7710.313.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedECO.LOGIC BRANDS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE GIANT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MAJESTIC STEEL USA, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6V.P. RACING FUELS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SECURED FIBRES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FEDERAL ELECTRONICS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MILLERCOORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OHIO PACKING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRESCA BROTHERS SAND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ACCURATE CONVERTER R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NH KELMAN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13DORAN SEAFOOD, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ABC SUPPLY CO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GOTHAM SURGICAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRI STATE BEEF COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2INTERSTATE SHREDDING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1H&G ENTERPRISES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CLARKSON GRAIN COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KELLER GRAIN & FEED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHS INC DBA New Hori…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services is the #3,359 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($2,695).

How CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services Compares

CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services's 1.50 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 well below peers (0.30x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-07-18

Last Inspection

2013-07-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,348

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,348 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$3,850

Current Penalty Amount

$2,695

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,155 from the initial assessment of $3,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $2,695 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,348 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,695 here).

Southeast Frozen Foods $2,696 VA Clarkson Grain Company, INC. $2,700 IL The Hand Family Beverage Company, LLC $2,700 TN The High Way LLC $2,700 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Eco.Logic Brands INC. 2 insp. Manteca, CA The Giant Company 2 insp. Carlisle, PA Majestic Steel USA, INC. 2 insp. Houston, TX V.P. Racing Fuels, INC. 2 insp. Elmendorf, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Southeast Frozen Foods
Sandston, VA
5 inspections $2,696
Conary Cove Lobster Co.
Deer Isle, ME
0 inspections $0
Clarkson Grain Company, INC.
Mattoon, IL
2 inspections $2,700
The Hand Family Beverage Company, LLC
Memphis, TN
2 inspections $2,700
The High Way LLC
Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $2,700

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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 CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services have? ▼
CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,695.
How many OSHA inspections has CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services had? ▼
CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-18 and the most recent on 2013-07-18. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services? ▼
CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services has been assessed $2,695 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,850 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services has 3 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 CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services operate in? ▼
CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services 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 CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services ranks #70,845 (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 CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
CHS INC DBA New Horizons Ag Services's total OSHA penalty of $2,695 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, Clarkson Grain Company, INC. in Mattoon, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,700 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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