Wholesale Trade · Holstein, NE

Cooperative Producers, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cooperative Producers, INC. ranks #32,630 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$10,900
OSHA penalties: 2
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #32,630
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cooperative Producers, INC. in Holstein, NE has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cooperative Producers, INC. 3 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,630 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Angelus Block CO., INC. in Sun Valley, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,915 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #32,630
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100

B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Cooperative Producers,…

$10,900
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Cooperative Producers, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$10,900 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Cooperative Producers, INC..

Cooperative Producers, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Cooperative Producers, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Cooperative Producers, INC. is the #1,569 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($10,900).

How Cooperative Producers, INC. Compares

Cooperative Producers, INC.'s 0.67 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 (1.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-12-11

Last Inspection

2025-08-21

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,633

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 12 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $3,633 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$16,080

Current Penalty Amount

$10,900

Penalty Reduction

32.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,180 from the initial assessment of $16,080. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric	Cooperative Producers, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	2.0
Violations	2	5.5
Total Penalty	$10,900	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,633	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cooperative Producers, INC., both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,900 here).

Loftis Steel & Aluminum INC $10,900 TN Angelus Block CO., INC. $10,915 CA Weiner Iron & Metal CORP $10,880 PA J&a Aerospace, INC. $10,878 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Midwest Scrap Management 3 insp. Kansas City, MO Central Ohio Logistic Center, INC. 3 insp. Jeffersonville, OH Lightolier 3 insp. Fall River, MA Ellis Metals, INC. 3 insp. Brundidge, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Loftis Steel & Aluminum INC

Nashville, TN

2 inspections $10,900

Freshway Produce

Miami, FL

0 inspections $0

Angelus Block CO., INC.

Sun Valley, CA

2 inspections $10,915

Weiner Iron & Metal CORP

Pottsville, PA

3 inspections $10,880

J&a Aerospace, INC.

West Springfield, MA

2 inspections $10,878

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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 Cooperative Producers, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Cooperative Producers, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Cooperative Producers, INC. have? ▼

Cooperative Producers, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,900.

How many OSHA inspections has Cooperative Producers, INC. had? ▼

Cooperative Producers, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-11 and the most recent on 2025-08-21. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Cooperative Producers, INC.? ▼

Cooperative Producers, INC. has been assessed $10,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,080 (a 32.2% reduction).

Does Cooperative Producers, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Cooperative Producers, INC. has 1 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 Cooperative Producers, INC. operate in? ▼

Cooperative Producers, 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 Cooperative Producers, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cooperative Producers, INC. ranks #32,630 (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 Cooperative Producers, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Cooperative Producers, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,900 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Angelus Block CO., INC. in Sun Valley, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $10,915 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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