Wholesale Trade · Adell, WI

Adell Cooperative Union

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Adell Cooperative Union has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

20% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Adell Cooperative Union in Adell, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Adell Cooperative Union 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Of these, 1 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, Olympic Foundry INC in Portland, OR is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Adell Cooperative Union.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREY EAGLE DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ALLIED METALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SATICOY LEMON ASSOCI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MARADYNE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EMFINGER STEEL CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21CARDINAL BUILDING MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DENKAVIT HOLDINGS US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FIRST MATERIAL SYSTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CUISINE SOLUTIONS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EUROPATEX INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUNTERRA DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TNT TRUCK PARTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FRANKLIN SANCHEZ ROO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WD GLASSVASE IMPORT,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HAZEL COURT ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PAPARAZZI LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INTERNATIONAL PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TECHNICOLOR USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MARTIN OPERATING PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AIM FIBER PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Adell Cooperative Un…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Adell Cooperative Union has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

How Adell Cooperative Union Compares

Adell Cooperative Union's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Adell Cooperative Union to date. The Wholesale Trade sector average runs $9,112 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-09-14

Last Inspection

2011-09-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Adell Cooperative Union compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Adell Cooperative Union Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $0 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Adell Cooperative Union, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Adell Cooperative Union safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Adell Cooperative Union's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Adell Cooperative Union have?
Adell Cooperative Union has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Adell Cooperative Union had?
Adell Cooperative Union has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-14 and the most recent on 2011-09-28. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Adell Cooperative Union?
Adell Cooperative Union has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,000 (a 100.0% reduction).
Does Adell Cooperative Union have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Adell Cooperative Union has 1 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 Adell Cooperative Union operate in?
Adell Cooperative Union 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.
How does Adell Cooperative Union's safety record compare to industry average?
Adell Cooperative Union's total OSHA penalty of $0 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, Olympic Foundry INC in Portland, OR is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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