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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Norfolk, NE

Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$3,000
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C in Norfolk, NE has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #68,523 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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Paragon Personnel in Wasco, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,000 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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How Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$3,000 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% 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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTEMILT GROWERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SUNRISE FARM LABOR, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AJK ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PERFORMANCE PACKAGIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CASCADE FORESTRY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SCOTT FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PARKER & REICHMAN, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17AYALA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5R & T FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MADERA AGRICULTURAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DESERT LAKE TECHNOLO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GREEN BEAN PACKER INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2D & H LOGGING CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FRESH LOGISTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1IFA NURSERIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GRAINGER FARMS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1J. S. WEST MILLING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CENTRAL VALLEY MEAT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MASSGROW, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FRUITY AG, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Fore-Quarters Feedlo…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C sits at penalty rank #1,144 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($3,000 assessed).

How Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C Compares

Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-10-24

Last Inspection

2014-07-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,500 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$4,800

Current Penalty Amount

$3,000

Penalty Reduction

37.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,800 from the initial assessment of $4,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 5 2.4
Total Penalty $3,000 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,500 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,000 here).

Dachs $3,000 WA Dexter Dairy $3,000 NM Moose Creek Logging INC $3,000 WA Paragon Personnel $3,000 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Stemilt Growers LLC 2 insp. Wenatchee, WA Sunrise Farm Labor, INC. 2 insp. Huron, CA Ajk Enterprises 2 insp. Seminole, TX Performance Packaging, LLC 2 insp. South Bay, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dachs
Sequim, WA
2 inspections $3,000
Dexter Dairy
Dexter, NM
2 inspections $3,000
Moose Creek Logging INC
Sedro Woolley, WA
3 inspections $3,000
Paragon Personnel
Wasco, CA
2 inspections $3,000
Giumarra Vineyards
Arvin, CA
3 inspections $3,000

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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 Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C have? ▼
Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C had? ▼
Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-24 and the most recent on 2014-07-09. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C? ▼
Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C has been assessed $3,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,800 (a 37.5% reduction).
Does Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C 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 Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C operate in? ▼
Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112112). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C ranks #68,523 (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 Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fore-Quarters Feedlot, L.L.C's total OSHA penalty of $3,000 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Paragon Personnel in Wasco, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $3,000 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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