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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Larned, KS

Ward Feed Yard North

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ward Feed Yard North ranks #80,795 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,530
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#80,795
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ward Feed Yard North in Larned, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,530. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ward Feed Yard North 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,795 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pacific Vineyard Company in San Luis Obispo, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,535 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#80,795
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ward Feed Yard North compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ward Feed Yard North runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$1,530 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ward Feed Yard North.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGRAINGER FARMS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1J. S. WEST MILLING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CENTRAL VALLEY MEAT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MASSGROW, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FRUITY AG, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TILLMAN PRODUCERS COOP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BEEF NORTHWEST FEEDE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25TEN BARR RANCH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FANNY LAN FANG KUANG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARIA FIGUEROA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALLEN & GIBBONS LOGG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EDWARD GOMES & KATHE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BIRCH CIRCLE FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GROUNDWORK ORGANIC F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KYMO TIMBER INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DEL SOL FARM SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0YNT HARVESTING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TROYER GROWERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MILKY WAY DAIRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3T.M. DUCHÉ NUT CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Ward Feed Yard North, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Ward Feed Yard North has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Ward Feed Yard North in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Ward Feed Yard North is the #1,421 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($1,530).

How Ward Feed Yard North Compares

Ward Feed Yard North's 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-01-05

Last Inspection

2011-04-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$765

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $765 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$3,060

Current Penalty Amount

$1,530

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,530 from the initial assessment of $3,060. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Ward Feed Yard North compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ward Feed Yard North Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 1 2.4
Total Penalty $1,530 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $765 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ward Feed Yard North, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,530 here).

Jose Luis Rodriguez $1,530 NC Del Sol Harvesting INC. $1,525 CA Pacific Vineyard Company $1,535 CA Jaguar Farm Labor Contracting INC $1,525 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Grainger Farms, LLC. 2 insp. Myakka City, FL J. S. West Milling Company 2 insp. Hilmar, CA Central Valley Meat Company 2 insp. Hanford, CA Massgrow, LLC 2 insp. Athol, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jose Luis Rodriguez
Dunn, NC
2 inspections $1,530
Giroux Poultry Farm
Chazy, NY
0 inspections $0
Tennesseed Erosion Control, LLC
Athens, TN
0 inspections $0
Del Sol Harvesting INC.
Camarillo, CA
2 inspections $1,525
Pacific Vineyard Company
San Luis Obispo, CA
2 inspections $1,535

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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 Ward Feed Yard North safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ward Feed Yard North's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ward Feed Yard North have? ▼
Ward Feed Yard North has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,530.
How many OSHA inspections has Ward Feed Yard North had? ▼
Ward Feed Yard North has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-05 and the most recent on 2011-04-28. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ward Feed Yard North? ▼
Ward Feed Yard North has been assessed $1,530 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,060 (a 50.0% reduction).
What industry does Ward Feed Yard North operate in? ▼
Ward Feed Yard North operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 112112). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ward Feed Yard North rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ward Feed Yard North ranks #80,795 (the lower 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 Ward Feed Yard North's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ward Feed Yard North's total OSHA penalty of $1,530 is below the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pacific Vineyard Company in San Luis Obispo, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $1,535 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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