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Wholesale Trade · Johnstown, CO

West Plains, LLC

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

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,400
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#74,176
of 100,495 penalized employers

West Plains, LLC in Johnstown, CO 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: $2,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected West Plains, LLC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. 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, Welch Equipment Company in Salt Lake City, UT is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,400 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
26%
of penalized employers rank lower

How West Plains, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows West Plains, LLC runs well below peers (0.27x 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

$2,400 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

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

What the Data Says About West Plains, LLC

The federal enforcement record for West Plains, LLC in Johnstown, CO includes 2 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $3,570 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,400 - a 32.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,200. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.27x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-01-07 to 2015-08-28, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-01-07

Last Inspection

2015-08-28

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,200 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$3,570

Current Penalty Amount

$2,400

Penalty Reduction

32.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,170 from the initial assessment of $3,570. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric West Plains, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 2 5.4
Total Penalty $2,400 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,200 $4,678
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Plains, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, West Plains, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. 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 West Plains, LLC have? ▼
West Plains, LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,400.
How many OSHA inspections has West Plains, LLC had? ▼
West Plains, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-07 and the most recent on 2015-08-28. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for West Plains, LLC? ▼
West Plains, LLC has been assessed $2,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,570 (a 32.8% reduction).
What industry does West Plains, LLC operate in? ▼
West Plains, 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 West Plains, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
West Plains, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $2,400 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Welch Equipment Company in Salt Lake City, UT is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,400 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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