WESTERN FEED MILLS LLC
HERITAGE ROAD, CEDAR VALE, KS 67024 · NAICS 311119 Other Animal Food Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Mar 28, 2017#342208592Mar 28, 2017Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#342208592$9,0863 viol.3 violations$9,086 in penalties
Inspection #342208592
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 28, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 28, 2017
- Final Order
- Jun 9, 2017
- Closed
- Jun 14, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $18,170
- Penalties on Record
- $9,086
- Site Address
- 403 Heritage St, Cedar Vale, KS 67024
- Industry
- 311119 Other Animal Food Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,747 | $1,374 | - | Jun 9, 2017 | |
| 01002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,747 | $1,374 | - | Jun 9, 2017 | |
| 02001 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B03 IV | Serious | 1 | 3 | $12,676 | $6,338 | Jun 22, 2017 | - | Jun 9, 2017 |
Mar 28, 2017#342207115Mar 28, 2017Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#342207115$2,6943 viol.3 violations$2,694 in penalties
Inspection #342207115
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 28, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 28, 2017
- Final Order
- Jun 9, 2017
- Closed
- Jun 14, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,387
- Penalties on Record
- $2,694
- Site Address
- 403 Heritage St, Cedar Vale, KS 67024
- Industry
- 311119 Other Animal Food Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.272 Grain Handling Facilities OSHA citation code: 19100272 J04 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $5,387 | $2,694 | Jun 15, 2017 | - | Jun 9, 2017 |
| 02001 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D01 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 2017 | - | Jun 9, 2017 |
| 02002 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D02 III | Other | 2 | 13 | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 2017 | - | Jun 9, 2017 |
Mar 21, 2013#338969637Mar 21, 2013Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#338969637$4,6007 viol.7 violations$4,600 in penalties
Inspection #338969637
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 21, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 26, 2013
- Final Order
- Jun 3, 2013
- Closed
- Jun 3, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,200
- Penalties on Record
- $4,600
- Site Address
- 401 S. Salebarn Rd., Cedar Vale, KS 67024
- Industry
- 311119 Other Animal Food Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A02 | Serious | 2 | 6 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Jun 5, 2013 | - | Jun 3, 2013 |
| 01001B | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A03 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jun 5, 2013 | - | Jun 3, 2013 |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A09 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,200 | $600 | Jun 5, 2013 | - | Jun 3, 2013 |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 4 | 6 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Jun 5, 2013 | - | Jun 3, 2013 |
| 01004 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Serious | 1 | 25 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Jun 5, 2013 | - | Jun 3, 2013 |
| 01005A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 3 | 6 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Jun 5, 2013 | - | Jun 3, 2013 |
| 01005B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 3 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jun 5, 2013 | - | Jun 3, 2013 |
Mar 21, 2013#338969629Mar 21, 2013Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#338969629$1,4001 viol.1 violation$1,400 in penalties
Inspection #338969629
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 21, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 26, 2013
- Final Order
- Jun 3, 2013
- Closed
- Jun 3, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,800
- Penalties on Record
- $1,400
- Site Address
- 401 S. Salebarn Rd., Cedar Vale, KS 67024
- Industry
- 311119 Other Animal Food Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.272 Grain Handling Facilities OSHA citation code: 19100272 J01 | Serious | 4 | 25 | $2,800 | $1,400 | May 16, 2013 | - | Jun 3, 2013 |
May 9, 2007#310776505May 9, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310776505$71910 viol.10 violations$719 in penalties
Inspection #310776505
Dates
- Opened
- May 9, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- May 9, 2007
- Closed
- Jun 19, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 14
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,432
- Penalties on Record
- $719
- Site Address
- Heritage Road, Cedar Vale, KS 67024
- Industry
- 311119 Other Animal Food Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (10 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E03 VC | Serious | 1 | 2 | $225 | $113 | Aug 24, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $225 | $113 | Aug 24, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $191 | $96 | Aug 3, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C04 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 24, 2007 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $191 | $96 | Aug 3, 2007 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.272 Grain Handling Facilities OSHA citation code: 19100272 J01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $375 | $188 | Aug 28, 2007 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $225 | $113 | Aug 10, 2007 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.29 Forms OSHA citation code: 19040029 A | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 24, 2007 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2007 | - | - |
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
5 inspections, 2007 to 2017. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Food Manufacturing, 23,612 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: other animal food manufacturing reported 3.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 10.9%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source