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Wholesale Trade · Placedo, TX

Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company ranks #49,070 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,228
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#49,070
of 99,447 penalized employers

Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company in Placedo, TX has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,228. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.4 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,070 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Brockway-Smith Company in Hatfield, MA is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $6,236 in current penalties.

1.4
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#49,070
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 70/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$6,228 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.00.314.929.544.158.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBARTLETT GRAIN COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13UNION BEER DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6CONNECTICUT SCRAP, L…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15MARIETTA INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 44OFFICEMATE INTERNATI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24VAUGHAN FOODS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6BOSKOVICH FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11SYSCO INTERMOUNTAIN,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4SPIRIT & SANZONE DIS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 28LANE STEEL CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5CORCO CHEMICAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9EAST COAST STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 56BARTON LEASING, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26ENGENDREN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3A-1 PALLETS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12CHS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14WAKEFERN FOOD CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3A.L. SCHUTZMAN COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5TOTALL METAL RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8Victoria-Calhoun Gra…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7
Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company ranks #2,359 at $6,228 current penalty.

How Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company Compares

Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company's 1.40 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2012-05-17

Last Inspection

2012-07-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,246

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.4 violations per visit. That's $1,246 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$10,380

Current Penalty Amount

$6,228

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,152 from the initial assessment of $10,380. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 7 5.5
Total Penalty $6,228 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,246 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,228 here).

Ruff Brothers Grain Company $6,230 IL Metro Materials and Machinery, INC. $6,225 NM Ault Feedmill, LLC $6,222 CO Zimowski Food Specialties INC. $6,234 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Bartlett Grain Company, LP 5 insp. Atchison, KS Union Beer Distributors 5 insp. Brooklyn, NY Connecticut Scrap, L.L.C. 5 insp. Uncasville, CT Marietta Industrial Enterprises, INC. DBA Mie 5 insp. Marietta, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ruff Brothers Grain Company
Leonore, IL
4 inspections $6,230
Metro Materials and Machinery, INC.
Albuquerque, NM
4 inspections $6,225
Ault Feedmill, LLC
Ault, CO
2 inspections $6,222
Zimowski Food Specialties INC.
Chadwicks, NY
4 inspections $6,234
Brockway-Smith Company
Hatfield, MA
3 inspections $6,236

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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 Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 5 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company have? ▼
Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,228.
How many OSHA inspections has Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company had? ▼
Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-17 and the most recent on 2012-07-03. This averages 1.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company? ▼
Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company has been assessed $6,228 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,380 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company has 7 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 Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company operate in? ▼
Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company 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 Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company ranks #49,070 (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 Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Victoria-Calhoun Grain Company's total OSHA penalty of $6,228 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Brockway-Smith Company in Hatfield, MA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $6,236 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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