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Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC ranks #39,688 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty22% serious
$8,507
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#39,688
of 99,447 penalized employers

Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC in Berea, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,507. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #39,688 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, La Fama Supermarket in Miami, FL is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
22.2%
of violations were serious
#39,688
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC runs well above peers (2.9x 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

$8,507 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.63.05.58.010.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIESTA MART LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PARTS AUTHORITY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KAMCO SUPPLY CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE HOME DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WALMART INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HILLSIDE LUMBER COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DUNCAN TIRE CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MAGNUM MRO SYSTEMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FOUR SQUARE IMPORTS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COLONY TIRE CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KROGER STORE 461, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BLUEWATER YACHT SALE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RAINBOW APPAREL CO. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BLAINE JENSEN RV CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GREAT LAKES GLASS DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DULLES MOTOR CARS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BRISTOL FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WARDS CORNER SHELL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Berea Farmers Exchan…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC sits at penalty rank #950 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($8,507 assessed).

How Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC Compares

Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC's 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-05-17

Last Inspection

2022-11-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,254

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $4,254 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

22.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

33.3% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% 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

$11,433

Current Penalty Amount

$8,507

Penalty Reduction

25.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,926 from the initial assessment of $11,433. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 9 1.7
Total Penalty $8,507 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,254 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,507 here).

Walmart $8,513 TX Pelham & Pelham, INC. $8,500 AL Furniture Factory Outlet, INC $8,500 AR Homegoods INC $8,500 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Fiesta Mart LLC 2 insp. Dallas, TX Parts Authority, INC. 2 insp. Norcross, GA Kamco Supply CORP. 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY The Home Depot 2 insp. Boise, ID

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

La Fama Supermarket
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
Key Food (Valley Stream)
Valley Stream, NY
0 inspections $0
Millenium Auto Plex
Pharr, TX
0 inspections $0
Walmart
Houston, TX
2 inspections $8,513
Pelham & Pelham, INC.
Troy, AL
2 inspections $8,500

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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 Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC have? ▼
Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,507.
How many OSHA inspections has Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC had? ▼
Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-05-17 and the most recent on 2022-11-10. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC? ▼
Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC has been assessed $8,507 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,433 (a 25.6% reduction).
Does Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC has 2 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC operate in? ▼
Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 453910). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC ranks #39,688 (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 Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Berea Farmers Exchange, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $8,507 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, La Fama Supermarket in Miami, FL is a similar retail 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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