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Manufacturing · Fargo, ND

Red River Commodities, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Red River Commodities, INC. ranks #432 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty29% serious
$225,000
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#432
of 99,447 penalized employers

Red River Commodities, INC. in Fargo, ND has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $225,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Red River Commodities, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #432 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious and 7 as willful - 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, Thomas Foods International in Swedesboro, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $226,000 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
28.6%
of violations were serious
#432
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Red River Commodities, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Red River Commodities, INC. runs far above peers (14.3x 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

$225,000 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($225,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $225,000 $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Red River Commodities, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.814.927.039.151.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKMCO, L.P., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 49PEGASUS FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TABLE TALK PIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5A&W MANAGEMENT HOLDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18INTERNATIONAL TECHNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29BENNETT HEAT TREATIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31NOVALIS US, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PRESTRESS SERVICES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22FRIT INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BIMBO BAKERIES USA, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AMERICAN PANEL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7IPM FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5R W GARCIA CORP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16EJ USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25THE EDRO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29WASTE PROCESSING EQU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12S & K MACHINEWORKS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31NOVA COIL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TADBIK NJ, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SAFEWAY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Red River Commoditie…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Red River Commodities, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Red River Commodities, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Red River Commodities, INC. sits at penalty rank #252 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($225,000 assessed).

How Red River Commodities, INC. Compares

Red River Commodities, INC.'s 7.00 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 runs far above peers (14.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-08-25

Last Inspection

2023-03-08

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$112,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $112,500 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

28.6% of total

7

Willful

50.0% of total

1

Repeat

7.1% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$303,369

Current Penalty Amount

$225,000

Penalty Reduction

25.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $78,369 from the initial assessment of $303,369. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Red River Commodities, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Red River Commodities, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $225,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $112,500 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Red River Commodities, INC., both outside ND so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($225,000 here).

Pride Plating, INC. $225,000 OK Lmi Finishing, INC. $225,444 OK Pukall Lumber Company, INC. $225,852 WI Thomas Foods International $226,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Kmco, L.P. 2 insp. Crosby, TX Pegasus Foods, INC. 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA Table Talk Pies INC. 2 insp. Worcester, MA A&W Management Holdings 2 insp. Fort Worth, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pride Plating, INC.
Grove, OK
2 inspections $225,000
Newman & Company
Philadelphia, PA
2 inspections $82,850
Lmi Finishing, INC.
Catoosa, OK
2 inspections $225,444
Pukall Lumber Company, INC.
Arbor Vitae, WI
3 inspections $225,852
Thomas Foods International
Swedesboro, NJ
3 inspections $226,000

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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 Red River Commodities, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Red River Commodities, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Red River Commodities, INC. have? ▼
Red River Commodities, INC. has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 7 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $225,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Red River Commodities, INC. had? ▼
Red River Commodities, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-08-25 and the most recent on 2023-03-08. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Red River Commodities, INC.? ▼
Red River Commodities, INC. has been assessed $225,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $303,369 (a 25.8% reduction).
Does Red River Commodities, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Red River Commodities, INC. has 4 serious violations, 7 willful 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 Red River Commodities, INC. operate in? ▼
Red River Commodities, INC. 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.
Where does Red River Commodities, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Red River Commodities, INC. ranks #432 (the top 1% 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 Red River Commodities, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Red River Commodities, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $225,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (14.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Thomas Foods International in Swedesboro, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $226,000 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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