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Wholesale Trade · Rozel, KS

Golden Valley INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Golden Valley INC. ranks #15,598 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty30% serious
$22,070
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#15,598
of 99,447 penalized employers

Golden Valley INC. in Rozel, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,070. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Golden Valley INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,598 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Wholesale Wheel & Tire, LLC in Denver, CO is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $22,000 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
30.0%
of violations were serious
#15,598
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Golden Valley INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Golden Valley INC. runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$22,070 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Golden Valley INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAXYIELD COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36STAVIS SEAFOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ACE ENDICO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DAYLIGHT FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OCEAN BEAUTY SEAFOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36LANDUS COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTH ALABAMA CHEMICAL, A DIVISION OF IMPERIAL DADE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PHILLIP'S RECYCLING AND SALVAGE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PRINTPACK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GOYA FOODS OF FLORIDA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RECTEC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KUBOTA TRACTOR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2J & K RECYCLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MCLANE COMPANY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WINCHESTER AG SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11THE MOHLER LUMBER COMPANY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CREATIVE PRIVATE LABEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26SHEPHERD ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AGSPRING IDAHO LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BENJAMIN STEEL COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Golden Valley INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Golden Valley INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Golden Valley INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Golden Valley INC. is the #702 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($22,070).

How Golden Valley INC. Compares

Golden Valley INC.'s 5.00 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 well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-06-22

Last Inspection

2011-07-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,035

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $11,035 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

30.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

70.0% 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

$29,400

Current Penalty Amount

$22,070

Penalty Reduction

24.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,330 from the initial assessment of $29,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Golden Valley INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 10 5.5
Total Penalty $22,070 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,035 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,070 here).

NRV Packaging, INC. $22,055 VA Lamb & Associates Packaging, INC. $22,092 AR General Shale Brick, INC. $22,018 VA Ige Performance Chemicals, LLC $22,000 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Maxyield Cooperative 2 insp. Belmond, IA Stavis Seafoods LLC 2 insp. Peabody, MA Ace Endico Corporation 2 insp. Brewster, NY Daylight Foods, INC. 2 insp. Union City, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

NRV Packaging, INC.
Pulaski, VA
2 inspections $22,055
Lamb & Associates Packaging, INC.
Maumelle, AR
2 inspections $22,092
General Shale Brick, INC.
Roanoke, VA
3 inspections $22,018
Ige Performance Chemicals, LLC
Mountain Top, PA
3 inspections $22,000
Wholesale Wheel & Tire, LLC
Denver, CO
2 inspections $22,000

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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 Golden Valley INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Golden Valley INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Golden Valley INC. have? ▼
Golden Valley INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,070.
How many OSHA inspections has Golden Valley INC. had? ▼
Golden Valley INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-22 and the most recent on 2011-07-12. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Golden Valley INC.? ▼
Golden Valley INC. has been assessed $22,070 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,400 (a 24.9% reduction).
Does Golden Valley INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Golden Valley INC. 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 Golden Valley INC. operate in? ▼
Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Golden Valley INC. ranks #15,598 (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 Golden Valley INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Golden Valley INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $22,070 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wholesale Wheel & Tire, LLC in Denver, CO is a similar wholesale trade employer with $22,000 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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