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Sun Valley Commodities, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sun Valley Commodities, LLC ranks #35,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty94% serious
$9,690
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sun Valley Commodities, LLC in Flagler, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,690. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sun Valley Commodities, LLC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Netro Transport in Kearny, NJ is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
94.4%
of violations were serious
#35,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sun Valley Commodities, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sun Valley Commodities, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$9,690 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Sun Valley Commodities, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.022.033.044.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTORRID LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NJTA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GA TELESIS LANDING G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7THE GILBERT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8REGENCY FURNITURE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CON-WAY FREIGHT LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OMAHA FIXTURE MANUFA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LINEAGE LOGISTICS, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2E.T.C. INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 42STANDARD BEVERAGE CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KARDEX REMSTAR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KGP TELECOMMUNICATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JET AVIATION TETERBO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RED RIVER SUPPLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PORT CITY LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HAWAIIAN AIR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Sun Valley Commoditi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18
Sun Valley Commodities, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 18 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Sun Valley Commodities, LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Sun Valley Commodities, LLC sits at penalty rank #1,603 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($9,690 assessed).

How Sun Valley Commodities, LLC Compares

Sun Valley Commodities, LLC's 9.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-11-16

Last Inspection

2013-03-14

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,845

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $4,845 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

94.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

5.6% 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

$19,380

Current Penalty Amount

$9,690

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,690 from the initial assessment of $19,380. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Sun Valley Commodities, LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sun Valley Commodities, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 18 3.2
Total Penalty $9,690 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,845 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sun Valley Commodities, LLC, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,690 here).

Mission Petroleum Carriers, INC. $9,700 TX National Retail Transportation DBA NRS $9,700 NJ Walmart Distribution Center - FC 7555 $9,679 TX Central Railroad Company of Indianapolis $9,678 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Torrid LLC 2 insp. West Jefferson, OH U.S. Postal Service 2 insp. South Hackensack, NJ Njta 2 insp. Bayonne, NJ GA Telesis Landing Gear Services, LLC 2 insp. Miami, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Netro Transport
Kearny, NJ
0 inspections $0
Mission Petroleum Carriers, INC.
Corpus Christi, TX
2 inspections $9,700
National Retail Transportation DBA NRS
North Bergen, NJ
2 inspections $9,700
Walmart Distribution Center - FC 7555
Fort Worth, TX
2 inspections $9,679
Central Railroad Company of Indianapolis
Lima, OH
2 inspections $9,678

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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 Sun Valley Commodities, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sun Valley Commodities, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections, including 17 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sun Valley Commodities, LLC have? ▼
Sun Valley Commodities, LLC has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,690.
How many OSHA inspections has Sun Valley Commodities, LLC had? ▼
Sun Valley Commodities, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-16 and the most recent on 2013-03-14. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sun Valley Commodities, LLC? ▼
Sun Valley Commodities, LLC has been assessed $9,690 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,380 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Sun Valley Commodities, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sun Valley Commodities, LLC has 17 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 Sun Valley Commodities, LLC operate in? ▼
Sun Valley Commodities, LLC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493130). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sun Valley Commodities, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sun Valley Commodities, LLC ranks #35,988 (the upper half 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 Sun Valley Commodities, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sun Valley Commodities, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $9,690 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Netro Transport in Kearny, NJ is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 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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