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Wholesale Trade · Sheldon, ND

Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC has a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty50% serious
$53,900
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,564
of 100,495 penalized employers

Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC in Sheldon, ND has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $53,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 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, Costco Wholesale Corporation in San Francisco, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $54,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
95%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC runs far above peers (6.0x 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

$53,900 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

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

The federal enforcement record for Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC in Sheldon, ND includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 1 (50.0%) 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 $53,900 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $53,900 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $26,950. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs far above peers (6.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-01-31 to 2015-03-06, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-01-31

Last Inspection

2015-03-06

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$26,950

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $26,950 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

50.0% 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

$53,900

Current Penalty Amount

$53,900

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 2 5.4
Total Penalty $53,900 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $26,950 $4,678
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San Francisco, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC have? ▼
Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $53,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC had? ▼
Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-31 and the most recent on 2015-03-06. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC? ▼
Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC has been assessed $53,900 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC has 1 serious violations, and 1 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 Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC operate in? ▼
Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424510). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
How does Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $53,900 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer (6.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Costco Wholesale Corporation in San Francisco, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $54,000 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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