Manufacturing · Saint Henry, OH

Cooper Farms, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cooper Farms, INC. ranks #5,747 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$46,134
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#5,747
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cooper Farms, INC. in Saint Henry, OH has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $46,134. 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. 5 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.4 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,747 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Kerry INC. in Melrose Park, IL is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $46,131 in current penalties.

1.4
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#5,747
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 70/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.4 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cooper Farms, INC. 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

$46,134 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing 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 both5.05.055.05.0019.739.359.078.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNU-WAY PRODUCTS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 75PRECISION CUSTOM COA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22MFA INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25KEYSTONE FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3KIMMIE CANDY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 37SPRING PRECAST LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 35E.M. PFAFF & SON, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16ROOFBLOK LIMITED, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19HEXCEL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11RAPID PALLETS INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23GERRESHEIMER PEACHTR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7STANLEY FURNITURE OF…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6ALL-AMERICAN HOSE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12HINO MOTORS MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2KNAPPEN MILLING CO, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7SYRACUSE CITY CSD MA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14FRED WAHL MARINE CON…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20ACME GALVANIZING, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26MNP CORP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 35SANDUSKY LEE CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14Cooper Farms, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7
Cooper Farms, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing 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 Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Cooper Farms, INC. ranks #2,910 at $46,134 current penalty.

How Cooper Farms, INC. Compares

Cooper Farms, INC.'s 1.40 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2015-01-08

Last Inspection

2020-02-14

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,227

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.4 violations per visit. That's $9,227 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

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

$205,387

Current Penalty Amount

$46,134

Penalty Reduction

77.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $159,253 from the initial assessment of $205,387. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Cooper Farms, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cooper Farms, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $46,134 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,227 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($46,134 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

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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 mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 5 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing 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 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $46,134.
How many OSHA inspections has Cooper Farms, INC. had?
Cooper Farms, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-08 and the most recent on 2020-02-14. This averages 1.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cooper Farms, INC.?
Cooper Farms, INC. has been assessed $46,134 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $205,387 (a 77.5% reduction).
Does Cooper Farms, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Cooper Farms, INC. has 7 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 Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311615). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M 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 #5,747 (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 Cooper Farms, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Cooper Farms, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $46,134 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kerry INC. in Melrose Park, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $46,131 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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