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Wholesale Trade · Winchester, OH

Winchester Ag Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Winchester Ag Services, INC. ranks #46,647 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty45% serious
$6,800
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#46,647
of 99,447 penalized employers

Winchester Ag Services, INC. in Winchester, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Winchester Ag Services, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,647 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, ST. Anne Area Farmers Consignment Auction in Saint Anne, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,800 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
45.5%
of violations were serious
#46,647
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Winchester Ag Services, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Winchester Ag Services, INC. 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

$6,800 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% 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 Winchester Ag Services, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.016.51217.523OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARGILL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GOLDEN VALLEY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HOME DECORATORS COLL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7INFRA-METALS CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WIN WASTE INNOVATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CONTAINER LIFE CYCLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SYSCO PHILADELPHIA, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OVERSEAS TRADING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALLIANCE AG & GRAIN,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CENTURION STONE OF O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ASTEROID AUTO SALVAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHERN METALS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FLUORECYCLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RECLAIM SYNERGY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22FRITO-LAY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STEEL TECHNOLOGIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WEIR CHEVROLET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MOE'S WHOLESALE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BOSE FACTORY STORE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WRIGHTS AUTO PARTS &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Winchester Ag Servic…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Winchester Ag Services, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Winchester Ag Services, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Winchester Ag Services, INC. ranks #2,235 at $6,800 current penalty.

How Winchester Ag Services, INC. Compares

Winchester Ag Services, INC.'s 5.50 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

2

First Inspection

2011-10-31

Last Inspection

2011-10-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $3,400 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

45.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

54.5% 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

$23,800

Current Penalty Amount

$6,800

Penalty Reduction

71.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,000 from the initial assessment of $23,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Winchester Ag Services, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Winchester Ag Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 11 5.5
Total Penalty $6,800 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,400 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Winchester Ag Services, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,800 here).

Corco Chemical CORP. $6,800 PA General Restaurant Equipment CO. $6,800 CA Sportsman's Supply, INC $6,800 MO Henley's Wholesale Meats, INC. $6,800 AR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cargill INC. 2 insp. Council Bluffs, IA Golden Valley INC. 2 insp. Rozel, KS Home Decorators Collection Warehouse 2 insp. Mexico, MO Infra-Metals CO. 2 insp. Tampa, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Corco Chemical CORP.
Fairless Hills, PA
2 inspections $6,800
General Restaurant Equipment CO.
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $6,800
Sportsman's Supply, INC
Fenton, MO
2 inspections $6,800
Ken Greco Company INC
Youngstown, OH
2 inspections $6,800
ST. Anne Area Farmers Consignment Auction
Saint Anne, IL
2 inspections $6,800

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What to do with this record

Use Winchester Ag Services, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Winchester Ag Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Winchester Ag Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Winchester Ag Services, INC. have? ▼
Winchester Ag Services, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Winchester Ag Services, INC. had? ▼
Winchester Ag Services, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-31 and the most recent on 2011-10-31. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Winchester Ag Services, INC.? ▼
Winchester Ag Services, INC. has been assessed $6,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,800 (a 71.4% reduction).
Does Winchester Ag Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Winchester Ag Services, INC. has 5 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 Winchester Ag Services, INC. operate in? ▼
Winchester Ag Services, INC. 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 Winchester Ag Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Winchester Ag Services, INC. ranks #46,647 (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 Winchester Ag Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Winchester Ag Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,800 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, ST. Anne Area Farmers Consignment Auction in Saint Anne, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $6,800 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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