Inspection 346294101 OPENED OCT 18, 2022Closed
305 W 1st Ave S, Chokio, MN 56221 · Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
CHS Inc has 25 OSHA inspections on record in Minnesota, the first in 2005.
OSHA's last visit started on Oct 18, 2022 as a planned inspection, in Chokio.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 39 citation items: 29 serious and 10 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $106,100 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $74,932, down 29%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.23, ladders in general industry (7 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $4,874. CHS Inc averages $10,292 over 5 cited inspections in that time.
2 inspections on this page followed a fatal incident.
CHS Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Inspection 346309420 OPENED OCT 18, 2022Closed
305 W 1st Ave S, Chokio, MN 56221 · Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 346263353 OPENED OCT 4, 2022Closed
Co Rd 67 1/4 Mile South Of 240th St, Marshall, MN 56258 · Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 3, 2022 (fatal): Employee is killed when struck by boom
At 2:30 p.m. on October 3, 2022, two employees were fertilizing a field in Marshall, MN. One employee was at the exterior controls of a fertilizer tender truck (known as a "Tender"), while a coworker was in the fertilizer applicator machine (known as a "Spreader") repositioning it to accept the fertilizer load. The Tender was at the field's edge facing west, with the auger at the rear of the vehicle facing east. The Spreader was facing north, positioned behind the Tender, under the auger. While repositioning the Spreader and moving forward, the Spreader operator failed to stop, causing the Spreader's boom to strike the Tender Operator's head, and the rear of the Tender, resulting in fatal injuries. The employee was pronounced dead at the scene.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 182.653(02) |
Serious | $25,000 | $25,000 | Feb 15, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1928.57(a)(6) · Guarding of farm field equipment, farmstead equipment, and cotton gins |
Serious | $29,400 | $17,640 | Feb 15, 2023 | Final |
Inspection 345715361 OPENED JAN 5, 2022Closed
2100 Us Hwy 75, Kennedy, MN 56733 · Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(5)(ii)(b) · Fall protection in general industry |
Serious | $7,000 | $4,200 | May 18, 2022 | Final |
Inspection 343610267 OPENED NOV 15, 2018Closed
2712 County Rd 6, Marshall, MN 56258 · Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $1,050 | $525 | Nov 30, 2018 | Final |
Inspection 343613758 OPENED NOV 15, 2018Closed
2712 County Rd 6, Marshall, MN 56258 · Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(b)(4) · Ladders in general industry |
Serious | $1,050 | $630 | Nov 30, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.23(d)(2) · Ladders in general industry |
Serious | $1,050 | $630 | Nov 30, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1)(v) · Ladders in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $1,050 | $525 | Nov 30, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(2)(i) · Ladders in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $1,050 | $525 | Nov 30, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(ii) · Ladders in general industry |
Serious | $1,050 | $525 | Nov 30, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $1,050 | $630 | Nov 30, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.244(a)(2)(vi) · Other portable tools and equipment |
Other-than-serious | $350 | $210 | Nov 30, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3 | Other-than-serious | $350 | $210 | Nov 30, 2018 | Final |
Inspection 342721164 OPENED OCT 23, 2017Closed
73057 State Hwy 16, Grand Meadow, MN 55936 · Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $300 | $210 | Nov 3, 2017 | Final |
Inspection 342727591 OPENED OCT 23, 2017Closed
73057 State Hwy 16, Grand Meadow, MN 55936 · Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
17 older inspections
Inspection 341151082 OPENED NOV 3, 2015Closed
1833 130th St, Fairmont, MN 56031 · Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 317806107 OPENED JUL 30, 2014Closed
50 Chester St, St Paul, MN 55107 · Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 317285187 OPENED AUG 16, 2013Closed
6200 Highway 13 W, Savage, MN 55378 · Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 317037919 OPENED APR 1, 2013Closed
11600 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Hgt, MN 55077 · Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 316628841 OPENED AUG 8, 2012Closed
1833 N 130th St, Fairmont, MN 56031 · Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1) · Process safety management |
Serious | $3,150 | $3,150 | Oct 9, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1) · Process safety management |
Serious | $3,150 | $3,150 | Oct 9, 2012 | Closed |
Inspection 316628700 OPENED AUG 7, 2012Closed
301 South Street, Tracy, MN 56175 · Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.272(m)(1)(i) · Grain handling facilities |
Other-than-serious | $3,150 | $2,000 | Dec 14, 2012 | Final |
Inspection 316031483 OPENED OCT 11, 2011Closed
420 Poplar Street, Mankato, MN 56001 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 315554915 OPENED MAY 10, 2011Closed
10 Prairie Island Road, Winona, MN 55987 · Fertilizer (Mixing Only) Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $1,050 | $158 | May 26, 2011 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $2,450 | $368 | May 26, 2011 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1) · Training |
Serious | $1,750 | $262 | May 26, 2011 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 | Serious | $1,050 | $158 | May 26, 2011 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $350 | $52 | May 26, 2011 | Final |
Inspection 315062430 OPENED NOV 9, 2010Closed
11600 Courthouse Blvd, South St Paul, MN 55075 · General Warehousing and Storage · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 314074311 OPENED JAN 13, 2010Closed
2020 S Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56001 · Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 313949950 OPENED NOV 4, 2009Closed
21 3rd St, Swanville, MN 56382 · Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Nov 3, 2009 (fatal): Employee suffers heart attack and dies
Employee #1 was moving his truck to another loading bay and suffered a heart att ack. Employee #1 was killed. Employee #1 struck other trucks but the original na rrative gave no indication if this occurred before or after the heart attack.
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 313225708 OPENED APR 29, 2009Closed
2020 S Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56001 · Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $2,100 | $1,470 | May 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.254(d)(8) · Arc welding and cutting |
Serious | $1,050 | $735 | May 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii) · Arc welding and cutting |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $1,050 | $735 | May 20, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 | Serious | $1,050 | $735 | May 20, 2009 | Closed |
Inspection 313118721 OPENED APR 2, 2009Closed
1833 N 130th St, Fairmont, MN 56031 · Petroleum Refineries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.106(g)(3)(ivd) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $1,200 | $840 | Apr 23, 2009 | Closed |
Inspection 313061855 OPENED MAR 9, 2009Closed
3290 140th Street East, Rosemount, MN 55068 · Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $900 | $630 | Mar 18, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $1,200 | $840 | Mar 18, 2009 | Closed |
Inspection 310361993 OPENED JUL 27, 2006Closed
2020 S Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56001 · Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 308657410 OPENED FEB 9, 2005Closed
2020 S Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56001 · Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3) · Process safety management |
Serious | $3,000 | $2,100 | Mar 29, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2) · Process safety management |
Serious | $3,000 | $2,100 | Mar 29, 2005 | Closed |
Inspection 307945873 OPENED JAN 19, 2005Closed
2020 S Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56001 · Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 24, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $1,200 | $840 | Feb 24, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $1,200 | $840 | Feb 24, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,200 | $840 | Feb 24, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $900 | $630 | Feb 24, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(v) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $900 | $630 | Feb 24, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $300 | $210 | Feb 24, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 24, 2005 | Closed |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Mankato site logged 7 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 225 workers: 3.2 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.1 for its industry. Those cases cost 4 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato (PFI) Mankato · 2025 | 225 | 7 | 2 | 3.2 | 2.1 |
| Fairmont (PFI) Fairmont · 2025 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| Hallock (PFI) Kennedy · 2025 | 60 | 5 | 2 | 8.6 | 2.1 |
| Rosemount Transportation Rosemount · 2025 | 44 | 2 | 1 | 4.2 | 2.9 |
| Tracy Feed Mill / Grain Tracy · 2025 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 8.4 | 2.3 |
| Grand Meadow site Grand Meadow · 2025 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 4.5 | 2.3 |
| Mankato Transportation Mankato · 2025 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| Mankato PFI Mankato · 2024 | 227 | 12 | 3 | 5.4 | 2.1 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1030 · Bloodborne pathogens
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)
(iv) The Exposure Control Plan shall be reviewed and updated at least annually and whenever necessary to reflect new or modified tasks and procedures which affect occupational exposure and to reflect new or revised employee positions with occupational exposure. The review and update of such plans shall also:
29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids
29 CFR 1910.106(g)(3)(ivd)
(iv) Dispensing units. (a) Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall be transferred from tanks by means of fixed pumps so designed and equipped as to allow control of the flow and to prevent leakage or accidental discharge.
29 CFR 1910.119 · Process safety management
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1)
(e) Process hazard analysis. (1) The employer shall perform an initial process hazard analysis (hazard evaluation) on processes covered by this standard. The process hazard analysis shall be appropriate to the complexity of the process and shall identify, evaluate, and control the hazards involved in the process. Employers shall determine and document the priority order for conducting process hazard analyses based on a rationale which includes such considerations as extent of the process hazards, number of potentially affected employees, age of the process, and operating history of the process. The process hazard analysis shall be conducted as soon as possible, but not later than the following schedule:
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
29 CFR 1910.23 · Ladders in general industry
29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools
29 CFR 1910.244 · Other portable tools and equipment
29 CFR 1910.254 · Arc welding and cutting
29 CFR 1910.272 · Grain handling facilities
29 CFR 1910.28 · Fall protection in general industry
29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
29 CFR 1910.332 · Training
29 CFR 1928.57 · Guarding of farm field equipment, farmstead equipment, and cotton gins
Other starch and vegetable fats and oils manufacturing employers in Minnesota
- Minnesota Soybean Processors Brewster · 5 citations · $1,460
- Whole Grain Milling Co Welcome · 14 citations · $12,250
- Ardent Mills LLC Hastings · 4 citations · $13,300
- Archer Daniels Midland Company Mankato · 73 citations · $36,385
- Midwest Processors LLC Pierz · 2 citations · $900
- Particle Control Inc Albertville · 14 citations · $6,260
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.