Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Oakes, ND

Four Star Ag, LLP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Four Star Ag, LLP ranks #32,553 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$10,925
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#32,553
of 99,447 penalized employers

Four Star Ag, LLP in Oakes, ND has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,925. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Four Star Ag, LLP 4 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,553 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 well above peers (2.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sublette Feeders in Sublette, KS is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,924 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#32,553
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Four Star Ag, LLP compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Four Star Ag, LLP runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$10,925 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Four Star Ag, LLP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWHITBY AG ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15TOUCHSTONE PISTACHIO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4RMT CONTRACTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2CRANE & CRANE INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8TAPIA FARMS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4ROY WEBSTER ORCHARDS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24DURANT HARVESTING, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1FULL BELLY FARM, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0CHURCH BROTHERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0MONTEREY MUSHROOMS, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3WILLACY CO-OP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7THE GROWERS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0GRAY ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SYAR INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4RICK BENJAMIN & BETT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10BERBERIAN NUT COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3DAVE WILSON NURSERY,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8TANIMURA & ANTLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13RACHMA CONTRACTING, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4SUNBURST ORCHARDS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5Four Star Ag, LLP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2
Four Star Ag, LLP has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Four Star Ag, LLP in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Four Star Ag, LLP sits at penalty rank #542 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($10,925 assessed).

How Four Star Ag, LLP Compares

Four Star Ag, LLP's 0.50 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 runs well above peers (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2016-11-08

Last Inspection

2026-06-11

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,731

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 4 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $2,731 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$18,141

Current Penalty Amount

$10,925

Penalty Reduction

39.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,216 from the initial assessment of $18,141. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Four Star Ag, LLP compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Four Star Ag, LLP Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.4
Violations 2 2.4
Total Penalty $10,925 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,731 $2,537

Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Four Star Ag, LLP, both outside ND so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Four Star Ag, LLP safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Four Star Ag, LLP's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Four Star Ag, LLP have?
Four Star Ag, LLP has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,925.
How many OSHA inspections has Four Star Ag, LLP had?
Four Star Ag, LLP has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-08 and the most recent on 2026-06-11. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Four Star Ag, LLP?
Four Star Ag, LLP has been assessed $10,925 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,141 (a 39.8% reduction).
Does Four Star Ag, LLP have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Four Star Ag, LLP has 2 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 Four Star Ag, LLP operate in?
Four Star Ag, LLP operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111998). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Four Star Ag, LLP rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Four Star Ag, LLP ranks #32,553 (the upper 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 Four Star Ag, LLP's safety record compare to industry average?
Four Star Ag, LLP's total OSHA penalty of $10,925 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sublette Feeders in Sublette, KS is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $10,924 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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