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Wholesale Trade · Moses Lake, WA

Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC ranks #38,018 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty76% serious
$9,001
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#38,018
of 99,447 penalized employers

Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC in Moses Lake, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,001. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 25 violations, averaging 12.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,018 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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, Martin Diamond and Gold, INC. in Dallas, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,000 in current penalties.

12.5
violations per inspection
76.0%
of violations were serious
#38,018
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$9,001 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.213.519.826.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALL AMERICAN ALLOYS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16VOESTALPINE ROTEC INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TERRAIN EAST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RESTAURANT DEPOT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PACIFIC DUTCH GROUP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THRIFT RECYCLING MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ADVANCED METALS LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALL PRO CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OWL ELECTRONICS RECY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21A.C. NELSEN RV WORLD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CAZENOVE OPICI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GLICKMAN METAL RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SHERWIN WILLIAMS COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GIBBS WIRE & STEEL C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15USA HOOKAH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ATALANTA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GENERAL RESTAURANT E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DALES RECYCLING PART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20REDEMPTION PLUS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Columbia Bean/Prod C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25
Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC has 2 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.

Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC is the #1,840 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($9,001).

How Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC Compares

Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC's 12.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-03-13

Last Inspection

2012-03-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,501

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.5 violations per visit. That's $4,501 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

76.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

24.0% 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

$14,775

Current Penalty Amount

$9,001

Penalty Reduction

39.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,774 from the initial assessment of $14,775. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 25 5.5
Total Penalty $9,001 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,501 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,001 here).

T & J Printing Supply, INC. $9,000 IL Martin Diamond and Gold, INC. $9,000 TX Rhino Seed & Landscape Supply LLC $9,000 MI Rural King Supply $9,000 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

All American Alloys and Recycling, INC. 2 insp. Elizabeth, NJ Voestalpine Rotec INC. 2 insp. Lafayette, IN Terrain East, LLC 2 insp. Westport, CT Restaurant Depot, LLC 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Quick Cash Pawn / Triggers Firearms Florence
Florence, KY
0 inspections $0
T & J Printing Supply, INC.
Huntley, IL
2 inspections $9,000
Martin Diamond and Gold, INC.
Dallas, TX
2 inspections $9,000
Rhino Seed & Landscape Supply LLC
Moline, MI
3 inspections $9,000
Rural King Supply
Niles, MI
3 inspections $9,000

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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 Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 2 inspections, including 19 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 Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC have? ▼
Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,001.
How many OSHA inspections has Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC had? ▼
Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-13 and the most recent on 2012-03-13. This averages 12.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC? ▼
Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC has been assessed $9,001 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,775 (a 39.1% reduction).
Does Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC has 19 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 Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC operate in? ▼
Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC 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 Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC ranks #38,018 (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 Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Columbia Bean/Prod CO INC's total OSHA penalty of $9,001 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, Martin Diamond and Gold, INC. in Dallas, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $9,000 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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