Manufacturing · Pratt, KS

Great Plains Alfalfa

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Great Plains Alfalfa ranks #21,916 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty77% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$16,380
OSHA penalties: 13
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #21,916
of 99,447 penalized employers

Great Plains Alfalfa in Pratt, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,380. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Great Plains Alfalfa 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,916 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 Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,140 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, Nacco Materials Handling Group, INC. in Sulligent, AL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $17,520 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection: 76.9%
of violations were serious: #21,916
of 99,447 penalized employers: $1,140
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 46/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $1K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($1K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Great Plains Alfalfa

$16,380
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Great Plains Alfalfa sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$16,380 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Great Plains Alfalfa.

Great Plains Alfalfa has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Great Plains Alfalfa in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Great Plains Alfalfa ranks #10,438 at $16,380 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Great Plains Alfalfa at rank #4,330 of 4,429 employers ($1,140 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $16,380 OSHA penalties plus $1,140 WHD back wages (6.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Great Plains Alfalfa Compares

Great Plains Alfalfa's 6.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-02-17

Last Inspection

2011-02-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,190

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $8,190 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

76.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

23.1% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$23,400

Current Penalty Amount

$16,380

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$17,520

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,020 from the initial assessment of $23,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$1,140

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$285

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$1,140

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Great Plains Alfalfa owed $1,140 in back wages to 4 employees across 1 case and 6 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Great Plains Alfalfa compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Great Plains Alfalfa	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	13	8.0
Total Penalty	$16,380	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$8,190	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Great Plains Alfalfa, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,380 here).

American Containers, INC. $16,380 GA TCC Pennwest LLC $16,380 PA Sigan America LLC $16,380 IL Tortilleria LA Poblanita INC. $16,380 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Prestige Industries, LLC 2 insp. Paterson, NJ Fox Valley Systems, INC. 2 insp. Cary, IL American Marazzi Tile, INC. 2 insp. Sunnyvale, TX HBD/Thermoid, INC. 2 insp. Salisbury, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Nacco Materials Handling Group, INC.

Sulligent, AL

3 inspections $17,520

Air Distributors, INC.

Dunnellon, FL

3 inspections $17,518

International Paper Company

Lithonia, GA

2 inspections $17,523

Universal Packaging Corporation

Kirkwood, MO

4 inspections $17,524

Prime Packing, LLC

Center, CO

2 inspections $17,514

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What to do with this record

Use Great Plains Alfalfa's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Great Plains Alfalfa against Nacco Materials Handling Group, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
See whether Great Plains Alfalfa's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
Great Plains Alfalfa also carries $1,140 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Great Plains Alfalfa safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Great Plains Alfalfa's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Great Plains Alfalfa have? ▼

Great Plains Alfalfa has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,380.

How many OSHA inspections has Great Plains Alfalfa had? ▼

Great Plains Alfalfa has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-17 and the most recent on 2011-02-18. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Great Plains Alfalfa? ▼

Great Plains Alfalfa has been assessed $16,380 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,400 (a 30.0% reduction). Additionally, $1,140 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Great Plains Alfalfa have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Great Plains Alfalfa 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.

Has Great Plains Alfalfa been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Great Plains Alfalfa, resulting in $1,140 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Great Plains Alfalfa operate in? ▼

Great Plains Alfalfa operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311119). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Great Plains Alfalfa owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Great Plains Alfalfa owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,140 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Great Plains Alfalfa rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Great Plains Alfalfa ranks #21,916 (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 Great Plains Alfalfa's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Great Plains Alfalfa's total OSHA penalty of $16,380 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nacco Materials Handling Group, INC. in Sulligent, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,520 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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