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Wholesale Trade · Monmouth, ME

Cooper Farms, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cooper Farms, INC. ranks #11,692 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty77% serious
$27,784
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#11,692
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cooper Farms, INC. in Monmouth, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,784. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cooper Farms, INC. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,692 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, New England Metal Services CO INC in Spencer, MA is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $27,747 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
76.9%
of violations were serious
#11,692
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cooper Farms, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cooper Farms, INC. runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$27,784 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Cooper Farms, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.917.826.735.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPERFORMANCE FOOD GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CONEXUS FOOD SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HI-PLAINS COOPERATIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9M&M COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22TRI-STATE IRON & MET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WISE RECYCLING EAST …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22JET GAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34ALEXANDRIA NE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5J.S. FESMIRE HAULING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SIGMA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NORTH CENTRAL COOPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LUCENT POLYMERS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PARTS AUTHORITY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MARTIN DIAMOND AND G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17THE PAWNEE COUNTY CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KEHE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VADER'S VAULT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SMITH MEAT PACKING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SPORTSMAN'S SUPPLY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ABEL MENDOZA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Cooper Farms, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Cooper Farms, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Cooper Farms, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Cooper Farms, INC. ranks #494 at $27,784 current penalty.

How Cooper Farms, INC. Compares

Cooper Farms, INC.'s 6.50 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 runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-01-25

Last Inspection

2023-04-11

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,892

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $13,892 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

76.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

23.1% 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

$43,006

Current Penalty Amount

$27,784

Penalty Reduction

35.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,222 from the initial assessment of $43,006. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Cooper Farms, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cooper Farms, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 13 5.5
Total Penalty $27,784 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,892 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cooper Farms, INC., both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,784 here).

New England Metal Services CO INC $27,747 MA Spectra Colors CORP. $27,845 NJ Terrazzo & Marble Supply CO. of Illinois $27,900 IL Setzer Forest Products, INC $27,950 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Performance Food Group, INC 2 insp. Morristown, TN Conexus Food Solutions LLC 2 insp. Chicago, IL HI-Plains Cooperative Association 2 insp. Grainfield, KS M&M Cooperative 2 insp. Wray, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Midwestern Metals, INC.
Topeka, KS
4 inspections $18,625
Schaefer Wholesale Florists
York, PA
0 inspections $0
New England Metal Services CO INC
Spencer, MA
4 inspections $27,747
Spectra Colors CORP.
Kearny, NJ
2 inspections $27,845
Southeastern Food Supplies
Tampa, FL
0 inspections $0

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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 Cooper Farms, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cooper Farms, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Cooper Farms, INC. have? ▼
Cooper Farms, INC. has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,784.
How many OSHA inspections has Cooper Farms, INC. had? ▼
Cooper Farms, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-01-25 and the most recent on 2023-04-11. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cooper Farms, INC.? ▼
Cooper Farms, INC. has been assessed $27,784 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,006 (a 35.4% reduction).
Does Cooper Farms, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cooper Farms, INC. has 10 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 Cooper Farms, INC. operate in? ▼
Cooper Farms, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424480). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cooper Farms, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cooper Farms, INC. ranks #11,692 (the top quarter 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 Cooper Farms, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cooper Farms, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $27,784 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, New England Metal Services CO INC in Spencer, MA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $27,747 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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