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Transportation & Warehousing · Arvilla, ND

Columbia Grain International LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Columbia Grain International LLC ranks #1,174 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty58% serious
$128,024
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#1,174
of 99,447 penalized employers

Columbia Grain International LLC in Arvilla, ND has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $128,024. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Columbia Grain International LLC 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,174 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Wilson Logistics in Springfield, MO is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
58.3%
of violations were serious
#1,174
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Columbia Grain International LLC runs far above peers (20.9x 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

$128,024 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 ($128,024) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $128,024 $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Columbia Grain International LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOCEAN STATE JOBBERS,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4DELTA AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10TRIPLE R. PRODUCE INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10BEAVER RIVER CSD TRA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21PORTERVILLE CITRUS, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7GLOBAL TERMINAL & CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2U. S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4PORT OF OAKLAND, OAK…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5PORT OF VANCOUVER, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1FREEZER REFRIGERATED…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8TORO COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5UPS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2JONES STEVEDORING CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1LOGISTICS INSIGHT CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6EMR (USA HOLDINGS) I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2Columbia Grain Inter…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12
Columbia Grain International LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Columbia Grain International LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Columbia Grain International LLC sits at penalty rank #43 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($128,024 assessed).

How Columbia Grain International LLC Compares

Columbia Grain International LLC's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (20.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2019-07-09

Last Inspection

2022-12-01

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$32,006

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $32,006 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

58.3% of total

2

Willful

16.7% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$191,322

Current Penalty Amount

$128,024

Penalty Reduction

33.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $63,298 from the initial assessment of $191,322. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Columbia Grain International LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Columbia Grain International LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.9
Violations 12 3.2
Total Penalty $128,024 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $32,006 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Columbia Grain International LLC, both outside ND so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($128,024 here).

Central Transport LLC $127,221 TX U.S. Postal Service - City of Industry $127,000 CA Corrugated Concepts & Packaging, INC. $131,253 TX U.S. Postal Service $131,976 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Ocean State Jobbers, INC. 4 insp. North Kingstown, RI Delta Airlines 4 insp. Detroit, MI Triple R. Produce INC. 4 insp. Canastota, NY Beaver River CSD Transportation Dept 4 insp. Beaver Falls, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Boone Logistics Services,LLC
Lancaster, TX
0 inspections $0
Wilson Logistics
Springfield, MO
0 inspections $0
Central Transport LLC
Dallas, TX
3 inspections $127,221
Method Freight, Inc
Jamaica, NY
0 inspections $0
U.S. Postal Service - City of Industry
City of Industry, CA
3 inspections $127,000

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What to do with this record

Use Columbia Grain International LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Columbia Grain International LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Columbia Grain International LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 4 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Columbia Grain International LLC have? ▼
Columbia Grain International LLC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 2 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $128,024.
How many OSHA inspections has Columbia Grain International LLC had? ▼
Columbia Grain International LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-07-09 and the most recent on 2022-12-01. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Columbia Grain International LLC? ▼
Columbia Grain International LLC has been assessed $128,024 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $191,322 (a 33.1% reduction).
Does Columbia Grain International LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Columbia Grain International LLC has 7 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 Columbia Grain International LLC operate in? ▼
Columbia Grain International LLC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493130). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Columbia Grain International LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Columbia Grain International LLC ranks #1,174 (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 Columbia Grain International LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Columbia Grain International LLC's total OSHA penalty of $128,024 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (20.9x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wilson Logistics in Springfield, MO is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 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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