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Wholesale Trade · Weskan, KS

CHS,INC. DBA United Plains Ag

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), CHS,INC. DBA United Plains Ag ranks #7,030 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty50% serious
$40,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#7,030
of 99,447 penalized employers

CHS,INC. DBA United Plains Ag in Weskan, 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: $40,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected CHS,INC. DBA United Plains 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 #7,030 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Multilink, INC. in Elyria, OH is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $40,027 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#7,030
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How CHS,INC. DBA United Plains Ag compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows CHS,INC. DBA United Plains Ag runs well above peers (4.4x 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

$40,000 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 United Plains Ag.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALASKA WILD SEAFOOD PARTNERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FAIR SALVAGE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CLAYTON METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LANCASTER PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALVIN CHEMICAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JOHNNY'S SELECTED SEEDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13R.F. FAGER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SPRINGFIELD IRON & METAL COMPANY INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LIFETIME STONE & TILE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HI-TECH EXTRUSIONS LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TIMLINE PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7THE STEEL WORKS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2INDUSTRIAL WELDING SUPPLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LOGISTICS RECYCLING INC. & LAMP RECYCLERS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHS INC DBA NORTHWEST GRAIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1METALICO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WL HALL CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PARTY OUTFITTERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MKS INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CHS,INC. DBA United Plains Ag, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
CHS,INC. DBA United Plains Ag has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 United Plains Ag in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: CHS,INC. DBA United Plains Ag is the #277 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($40,000).

How CHS,INC. DBA United Plains Ag Compares

CHS,INC. DBA United Plains Ag's 1.00 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 well above peers (4.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-30

Last Inspection

2011-03-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$20,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $20,000 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

50.0% 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

$75,000

Current Penalty Amount

$40,000

Penalty Reduction

46.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $35,000 from the initial assessment of $75,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric CHS,INC. DBA United Plains Ag Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 5.5
Total Penalty $40,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $20,000 $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 United Plains Ag, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,000 here).

Cargill INC. $40,000 IA Strategic Materials, INC. $40,000 WI Multilink, INC. $40,027 OH Ohio Polytech, LLC $40,053 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Alaska Wild Seafood Partners, LLC 2 insp. Cordova, AK Fair Salvage Company 2 insp. Clare, MI Clayton Metals, INC. 2 insp. Wood Dale, IL Lancaster Packaging, INC. 2 insp. Hudson, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cargill INC.
Council Bluffs, IA
2 inspections $40,000
Strategic Materials, INC.
East Troy, WI
2 inspections $40,000
Nature's Wild Organic
Irvine, CA
0 inspections $0
LK Ranch
Meeker, CO
0 inspections $0
Multilink, INC.
Elyria, OH
3 inspections $40,027

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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 United Plains Ag safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, CHS,INC. DBA United Plains Ag's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 CHS,INC. DBA United Plains Ag have? ▼
CHS,INC. DBA United Plains Ag has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,000.
How many OSHA inspections has CHS,INC. DBA United Plains Ag had? ▼
CHS,INC. DBA United Plains Ag has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-30 and the most recent on 2011-03-02. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for CHS,INC. DBA United Plains Ag? ▼
CHS,INC. DBA United Plains Ag has been assessed $40,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $75,000 (a 46.7% reduction).
Does CHS,INC. DBA United Plains Ag have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. CHS,INC. DBA United Plains Ag has 1 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 United Plains Ag operate in? ▼
CHS,INC. DBA United Plains Ag 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 United Plains Ag 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 United Plains Ag ranks #7,030 (the top 10% 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 United Plains Ag's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
CHS,INC. DBA United Plains Ag's total OSHA penalty of $40,000 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (4.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Multilink, INC. in Elyria, OH is a similar wholesale trade employer with $40,027 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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