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Wholesale Trade · Greeley, CO

Colorado Premium Foods

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Colorado Premium Foods has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,236
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
$30,838
Back wages owed

Colorado Premium Foods in Greeley, CO has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,236. The employer also has 2 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Colorado Premium Foods 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half 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 runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $30,838 in back wages owed to 61 affected workers. For comparison, Ramar International Corporation in Kapolei, HI is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $36,862 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
51%
of penalized employers rank lower
$30,838
in back wages recovered

How Colorado Premium Foods compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Colorado Premium Foods runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$6,236 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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 Colorado Premium Foods

The federal enforcement record for Colorado Premium Foods in Greeley, CO includes 3 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.33 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $8,315 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $6,236 - a 25.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,079. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 2 cases producing $30,838 in back wages owed to 61 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2012-08-14 to 2018-05-02, a window of roughly 6 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-08-14

Last Inspection

2018-05-02

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,079

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $2,079 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$8,315

Current Penalty Amount

$6,236

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$37,074

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,079 from the initial assessment of $8,315. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$30,838
Employees Affected
61
WHD Violations
62
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$506
Avg Back Wages per Case
$15,419

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Colorado Premium Foods owed $30,838 in back wages to 61 employees across 2 cases and 62 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Colorado Premium Foods compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Colorado Premium Foods Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 1 5.4
Total Penalty $6,236 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,079 $4,678
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colorado Premium Foods safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Colorado Premium Foods's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Colorado Premium Foods have? ▼
Colorado Premium Foods has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,236.
How many OSHA inspections has Colorado Premium Foods had? ▼
Colorado Premium Foods has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-14 and the most recent on 2018-05-02. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Colorado Premium Foods? ▼
Colorado Premium Foods has been assessed $6,236 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,315 (a 25.0% reduction). Additionally, $30,838 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Colorado Premium Foods have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Colorado Premium Foods has 1 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.
Has Colorado Premium Foods been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Colorado Premium Foods, resulting in $30,838 in back wages owed to 61 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Colorado Premium Foods operate in? ▼
Colorado Premium Foods operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424470). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Colorado Premium Foods owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Colorado Premium Foods owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $30,838 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
How does Colorado Premium Foods's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Colorado Premium Foods's total OSHA penalty of $6,236 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ramar International Corporation in Kapolei, HI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $36,862 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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