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LA Junta Milling & Elevator CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), LA Junta Milling & Elevator CO. has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$918
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#88,343
of 100,495 penalized employers

LA Junta Milling & Elevator CO. in LA Junta, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $918. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected LA Junta Milling & Elevator CO. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 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. For comparison, Twisted Metal, LLC in Reno, NV is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $918 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
12%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows LA Junta Milling & Elevator CO. runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$918 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About LA Junta Milling & Elevator CO.

The federal enforcement record for LA Junta Milling & Elevator CO. in LA Junta, CO includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (33.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $918 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $918 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $459. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.06x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-04-20 to 2015-10-29, a window of roughly 5 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-04-20

Last Inspection

2015-10-29

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$459

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $459 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$918

Current Penalty Amount

$918

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How LA Junta Milling & Elevator CO. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric LA Junta Milling & Elevator CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 3 7.8
Total Penalty $918 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $459 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is LA Junta Milling & Elevator CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, LA Junta Milling & Elevator CO.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does LA Junta Milling & Elevator CO. have? ▼
LA Junta Milling & Elevator CO. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $918.
How many OSHA inspections has LA Junta Milling & Elevator CO. had? ▼
LA Junta Milling & Elevator CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-20 and the most recent on 2015-10-29. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for LA Junta Milling & Elevator CO.? ▼
LA Junta Milling & Elevator CO. has been assessed $918 in current OSHA penalties.
Does LA Junta Milling & Elevator CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. LA Junta Milling & Elevator CO. has 1 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 LA Junta Milling & Elevator CO. operate in? ▼
LA Junta Milling & Elevator CO. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311119). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does LA Junta Milling & Elevator CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
LA Junta Milling & Elevator CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $918 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Twisted Metal, LLC in Reno, NV is a similar manufacturing employer with $918 in current penalties.

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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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