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Retail Trade · Coralville, IA

Consumers Cooperative Society

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Consumers Cooperative Society ranks #8,905 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$33,858
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#8,905
of 99,447 penalized employers

Consumers Cooperative Society in Coralville, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $33,858. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Consumers Cooperative Society 2 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,905 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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, Sunshine Furniture in Tulsa, OK is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#8,905
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Consumers Cooperative Society compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Consumers Cooperative Society runs far above peers (11.7x 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

$33,858 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Consumers Cooperative Society.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFAMILY DOLLAR STORES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11THE KROGER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NORTHGATE GONZALEZ LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ACME FURNITURE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WALMART STORE # 1302, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WAL-MART PUERTO RICO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4B & H FOTO & ELECTRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BARREIRO CONCRETE MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUNTYX, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11R. P. LUMBER CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY LUMBER COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COSTCO WHOLESALE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LITHIA CDH INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KING SOOPERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KAIZEN RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WALGREENS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PLAZA MARKET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BEST BUY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TRIUNFO IMPORT & EXP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Consumers Cooperativ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19
Consumers Cooperative Society has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Consumers Cooperative Society in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Consumers Cooperative Society sits at penalty rank #216 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($33,858 assessed).

How Consumers Cooperative Society Compares

Consumers Cooperative Society's 9.50 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 far above peers (11.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-07-10

Last Inspection

2025-05-20

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,929

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 13 years, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $16,929 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$39,214

Current Penalty Amount

$33,858

Penalty Reduction

13.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,356 from the initial assessment of $39,214. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Consumers Cooperative Society compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Consumers Cooperative Society Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 19 1.7
Total Penalty $33,858 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,929 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Consumers Cooperative Society, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($33,858 here).

Sitka Salmon Alaska Holdings, LLC $33,861 AK National Armory, LLC $33,849 FL Dolgencorp, LLC $33,951 PA NV Marina, LLC $33,597 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Family Dollar Stores of Texas, LLC 2 insp. Houston, TX The Kroger Company 2 insp. Houston, TX Northgate Gonzalez LLC 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA Acme Furniture 2 insp. City of Industry, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sitka Salmon Alaska Holdings, LLC
Sitka, AK
2 inspections $33,861
Arco AM/PM
Mesa, AZ
0 inspections $0
National Armory, LLC
Pompano Beach, FL
2 inspections $33,849
Sunshine Furniture
Tulsa, OK
0 inspections $0
Valero - Monroe
Monroe, NY
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Consumers Cooperative Society'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 Consumers Cooperative Society safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Consumers Cooperative Society's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 2 inspections, including 19 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 Consumers Cooperative Society have? ▼
Consumers Cooperative Society has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $33,858.
How many OSHA inspections has Consumers Cooperative Society had? ▼
Consumers Cooperative Society has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-10 and the most recent on 2025-05-20. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Consumers Cooperative Society? ▼
Consumers Cooperative Society has been assessed $33,858 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $39,214 (a 13.7% reduction).
Does Consumers Cooperative Society have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Consumers Cooperative Society 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 Consumers Cooperative Society operate in? ▼
Consumers Cooperative Society operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 454310). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Consumers Cooperative Society rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Consumers Cooperative Society ranks #8,905 (the top 10% 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 Consumers Cooperative Society's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Consumers Cooperative Society's total OSHA penalty of $33,858 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (11.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sunshine Furniture in Tulsa, OK 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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