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Wholesale Trade · Milwaukee, WI

Cofco International Grains US LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cofco International Grains US LLC ranks #2,581 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty32% serious
$78,965
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#2,581
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cofco International Grains US LLC in Milwaukee, WI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $78,965. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cofco International Grains US LLC 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,581 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, F.W. Webb (Nashua NH #4) in Nashua, NH is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.3
violations per inspection
32.0%
of violations were serious
#2,581
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (6.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cofco International Grains US LLC runs far above peers (8.7x 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

$78,965 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($78,965) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $78,965 $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 Cofco International Grains US LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.009.218.427.636.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPOLYMER SCIENCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16HOLCIM US,INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SCRAP METAL SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1MCENTIRE PRODUCE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHERN SCRAP OF ME…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23WINE ART OF OHIO, INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15KOCH FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3NEWPORT METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14CARGILL INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9SYNGENTA SEED INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1SIDES METAL PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31METRO MATERIALS AND …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7UNIVERSAL FOREST PRO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0METALS USA PLATE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18WILSON SPORTING GOOD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19JPI WHOLESALERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13AMERICAN STEEL AND A…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14CASS NV, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3USA EXPORT LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 35SUPPLY NETWORK, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5Cofco International …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25
Cofco International Grains US LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Cofco International Grains US LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Cofco International Grains US LLC ranks #92 at $78,965 current penalty.

How Cofco International Grains US LLC Compares

Cofco International Grains US LLC's 6.25 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 far above peers (8.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2018-03-14

Last Inspection

2020-02-28

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$19,741

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. That's $19,741 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

32.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

17

Other-Than-Serious

68.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$144,320

Current Penalty Amount

$78,965

Penalty Reduction

45.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $65,355 from the initial assessment of $144,320. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Cofco International Grains US LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cofco International Grains US LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 25 5.5
Total Penalty $78,965 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $19,741 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cofco International Grains US LLC, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($78,965 here).

Breakthru Beverage Nevada LLC $78,942 NV Joe Darrah, INC. $78,680 PA ZL Chemicals LTD. $78,431 TX Samuel Son & CO $79,756 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Polymer Sciences, INC. 4 insp. Atlanta, GA Holcim US,INC 4 insp. Nashville, TN Scrap Metal Services, LLC 4 insp. Brownsville, TX McEntire Produce 4 insp. Columbia, SC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

F.W. Webb (Nashua NH #4)
Nashua, NH
0 inspections $0
Breakthru Beverage Nevada LLC
North las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $78,942
Joe Darrah, INC.
York, PA
9 inspections $78,680
ZL Chemicals LTD.
Midland, TX
4 inspections $78,431
Samuel Son & CO
Houston, TX
4 inspections $79,756

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What to do with this record

Use Cofco International Grains US LLC'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 Cofco International Grains US LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cofco International Grains US LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 4 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cofco International Grains US LLC have? ▼
Cofco International Grains US LLC has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $78,965.
How many OSHA inspections has Cofco International Grains US LLC had? ▼
Cofco International Grains US LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-03-14 and the most recent on 2020-02-28. This averages 6.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cofco International Grains US LLC? ▼
Cofco International Grains US LLC has been assessed $78,965 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $144,320 (a 45.3% reduction).
Does Cofco International Grains US LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cofco International Grains US LLC has 8 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 Cofco International Grains US LLC operate in? ▼
Cofco International Grains US LLC 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 Cofco International Grains US LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cofco International Grains US LLC ranks #2,581 (the top 5% 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 Cofco International Grains US LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cofco International Grains US LLC's total OSHA penalty of $78,965 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (8.7x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, F.W. Webb (Nashua NH #4) in Nashua, NH 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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