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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Satanta, KS

Friona Cattle Feeders North

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Friona Cattle Feeders North ranks #14,951 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$22,940
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#14,951
of 99,447 penalized employers

Friona Cattle Feeders North in Satanta, KS has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,940. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Friona Cattle Feeders North 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,951 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, LA Valle Sabbia INC in El Centro, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $22,950 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#14,951
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Friona Cattle Feeders North compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Friona Cattle Feeders North runs far above peers (6.7x 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

$22,940 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Friona Cattle Feeders North.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWEST ISLAND COTTON G…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BEAR CANYON TREE FAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DUNCAN FAMILY FARMS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BIG VALLEY LABOR, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FISHER NURSERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DINKLAGE FEED YARD I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CEJA-REYES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FETZER VINEYARDS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3RAMIREZ REFORESTATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BILL IDSINGA DAIRY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GARY D VAN CURLER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TRIPLE I PRESS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CALIFORNIA DAIRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LEWIS LOGGING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3LENCIONI AG SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DECAS CRANBERRY PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LAUT FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15MIKE KREGER CONTRACT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3VALLEY PRODUCE HARVE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Friona Cattle Feeder…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Friona Cattle Feeders North has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Friona Cattle Feeders North in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

In Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Friona Cattle Feeders North sits at penalty rank #237 of 2,224 penalized establishments ($22,940 assessed).

How Friona Cattle Feeders North Compares

Friona Cattle Feeders North's 3.33 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 far above peers (6.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-05-30

Last Inspection

2020-08-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,647

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $7,647 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

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

$102,169

Current Penalty Amount

$22,940

Penalty Reduction

77.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $79,229 from the initial assessment of $102,169. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Friona Cattle Feeders North compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Friona Cattle Feeders North Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.4
Violations 10 2.4
Total Penalty $22,940 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,647 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Friona Cattle Feeders North, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,940 here).

LA Valle Sabbia INC $22,950 CA Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P. $23,000 CA Bischer Farms Partnership $22,750 MI Double Dutch Dairy $22,750 NE

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

West Island Cotton Growers, INC. 3 insp. Lemoore, CA Bear Canyon Tree Farm LLC 3 insp. Cinebar, WA Duncan Family Farms, LLC 3 insp. Goodyear, AZ Big Valley Labor, LLC. 3 insp. Hollister, CA

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

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

LA Valle Sabbia INC
El Centro, CA
2 inspections $22,950
El Espinal
Corona, CA
0 inspections $0
The Stachowski Farm
San Marcos, CA
0 inspections $0
Sun Pacific Shippers, L.P.
Delano, CA
3 inspections $23,000
Carlson Orchards
Harvard, MA
0 inspections $0

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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 Friona Cattle Feeders North safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Friona Cattle Feeders North's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 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 Friona Cattle Feeders North have? ▼
Friona Cattle Feeders North has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,940.
How many OSHA inspections has Friona Cattle Feeders North had? ▼
Friona Cattle Feeders North has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-05-30 and the most recent on 2020-08-28. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Friona Cattle Feeders North? ▼
Friona Cattle Feeders North has been assessed $22,940 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $102,169 (a 77.5% reduction).
Does Friona Cattle Feeders North have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Friona Cattle Feeders North has 10 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 Friona Cattle Feeders North operate in? ▼
Friona Cattle Feeders North 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 Friona Cattle Feeders North rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Friona Cattle Feeders North ranks #14,951 (the top quarter 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 Friona Cattle Feeders North's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Friona Cattle Feeders North's total OSHA penalty of $22,940 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (6.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, LA Valle Sabbia INC in El Centro, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $22,950 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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