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Wholesale Trade · Grinnell, KS

Frontier Ag INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Frontier Ag INC ranks #28,544 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$12,607
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#28,544
of 99,447 penalized employers

Frontier Ag INC in Grinnell, KS has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,607. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Frontier Ag INC 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,544 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Kantner Iron and Steel, INC. in Stoystown, PA is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $12,600 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#28,544
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Frontier Ag INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Frontier Ag INC runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$12,607 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Frontier Ag INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6REINHART FOODSERVICE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HEARTY FRESH INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ALLIED AWNING & RENTAL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WILLIAMS-SONOMA DIRECT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4RECONSERVE OF MICHIGAN INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CLARE ROSE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MCKESSON DRUG COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SOLVE INDUSTRIAL MOTION GROUP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6L & D TRUCKING AND SCRAP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12WE SELL CELLULAR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 51ST QUALITY PRODUCE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NOZZLE TECH USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8KROGER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 1, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ROAD MACHINERY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5METAL SHREDDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12D&D INGREDIENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SIC RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NAMCO METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Frontier Ag INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Frontier Ag INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Frontier Ag INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Frontier Ag INC ranks #1,380 at $12,607 current penalty.

How Frontier Ag INC Compares

Frontier Ag INC's 1.67 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-03-08

Last Inspection

2016-09-20

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,202

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $4,202 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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

$18,009

Current Penalty Amount

$12,607

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,402 from the initial assessment of $18,009. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Frontier Ag INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Frontier Ag INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $12,607 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,202 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Frontier Ag INC, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,607 here).

Omaha Neon Sign CO. $12,600 NE Office Depot, INC. $12,600 OH Kantner Iron and Steel, INC. $12,600 PA Northern Metal Recycling $12,600 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Marathon Petroleum Company 3 insp. Garyville, LA Reinhart Foodservice LLC 3 insp. Rogers, MN Hearty Fresh INC 3 insp. Byron Center, MI Allied Awning & Rental INC. 3 insp. Vineyard, UT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Omaha Neon Sign CO.
Omaha, NE
2 inspections $12,600
Office Depot, INC.
Columbus, OH
2 inspections $12,600
Kantner Iron and Steel, INC.
Stoystown, PA
4 inspections $12,600
Northern Metal Recycling
Eau Claire, WI
2 inspections $12,600
Prinova USA LLC, DBA Prinova Particle Technologies
Norton Shores, MI
2 inspections $12,600

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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 Frontier Ag INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Frontier Ag INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Frontier Ag INC have? ▼
Frontier Ag INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,607.
How many OSHA inspections has Frontier Ag INC had? ▼
Frontier Ag INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-08 and the most recent on 2016-09-20. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Frontier Ag INC? ▼
Frontier Ag INC has been assessed $12,607 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,009 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Frontier Ag INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Frontier Ag INC has 5 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 Frontier Ag INC operate in? ▼
Frontier Ag INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424510). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Frontier Ag INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Frontier Ag INC ranks #28,544 (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 Frontier Ag INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Frontier Ag INC's total OSHA penalty of $12,607 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kantner Iron and Steel, INC. in Stoystown, PA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $12,600 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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