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Wholesale Trade · Dove Creek, CO

High Country Elevators, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), High Country Elevators, INC. ranks #9,672 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 37 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty86% serious
$32,000
OSHA penalties
37
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#9,672
of 99,447 penalized employers

High Country Elevators, INC. in Dove Creek, CO has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 37 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $32,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected High Country Elevators, INC. 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 37 violations, averaging 12.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,672 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 32 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - 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, Great Western Products Company, LLC in Assumption, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $31,976 in current penalties.

12.3
violations per inspection
86.5%
of violations were serious
#9,672
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 37 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (12.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How High Country Elevators, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows High Country Elevators, INC. runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$32,000 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 High Country Elevators, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.009.719.429.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedM S INTERNATIONAL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10R & R LUMBER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16GREENSTAR MID-AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10CONSUMER PRODUCT DIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NEFCO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LIEBOVICH BROS., INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PROCACCI BROTHERS SA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1RHINO SEED & LANDSCA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BAR-S FOODS CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FRANMARA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GOODR LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ACME PAPER & SUPPLY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1RICH PRODUCTS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28DONG JIN AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18DESTILERIA SERRALLES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TRUE MANUFACTURING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AIM RECYCLING FLORID…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11OCEAN BEAUTY SEAFOOD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13ADVANCED LIGHTING SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3EL SALES CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9High Country Elevato…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37
High Country Elevators, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 37 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.

High Country Elevators, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: High Country Elevators, INC. is the #395 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($32,000).

How High Country Elevators, INC. Compares

High Country Elevators, INC.'s 12.33 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 (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-06-21

Last Inspection

2017-03-29

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

12.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,667

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 12.3 violations per visit. That's $10,667 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

32

Serious

86.5% of total

1

Willful

2.7% of total

2

Repeat

5.4% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

5.4% 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

$96,320

Current Penalty Amount

$32,000

Penalty Reduction

66.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $64,320 from the initial assessment of $96,320. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How High Country Elevators, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric High Country Elevators, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 37 5.5
Total Penalty $32,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,667 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for High Country Elevators, INC., both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($32,000 here).

Great Western Products Company, LLC $31,976 IL Paris Produce Company INC. $31,966 NJ Prestige Ameritech $31,920 TX Expert Home Construction, INC. $31,903 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

M S International INC. 3 insp. Orange, CA R & R Lumber, INC. 3 insp. Houlka, MS Greenstar Mid-America LLC 3 insp. San Antonio, TX Consumer Product Distributors, INC. 3 insp. Chicopee, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Woolco Foods
Jersey City, NJ
0 inspections $0
Neilmed Pharmaceuticals, INC.
Santa Rosa, CA
3 inspections $26,550
Great Western Products Company, LLC
Assumption, IL
3 inspections $31,976
Schaefer Auto
Menahga, MN
0 inspections $0
Paris Produce Company INC.
Pleasantville, NJ
2 inspections $31,966

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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 High Country Elevators, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, High Country Elevators, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 37 violations across 3 inspections, including 32 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 High Country Elevators, INC. have? ▼
High Country Elevators, INC. has 37 OSHA violations on record, including 32 serious, 1 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $32,000.
How many OSHA inspections has High Country Elevators, INC. had? ▼
High Country Elevators, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-21 and the most recent on 2017-03-29. This averages 12.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for High Country Elevators, INC.? ▼
High Country Elevators, INC. has been assessed $32,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $96,320 (a 66.8% reduction).
Does High Country Elevators, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. High Country Elevators, INC. has 32 serious violations, 1 willful violations, and 2 repeat 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 High Country Elevators, INC. operate in? ▼
High Country Elevators, 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 High Country Elevators, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, High Country Elevators, INC. ranks #9,672 (the top 10% 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 High Country Elevators, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
High Country Elevators, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $32,000 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Great Western Products Company, LLC in Assumption, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $31,976 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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