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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Altus, OK

Cotton Growers Cooperative

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cotton Growers Cooperative ranks #2,793 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty42% serious
$75,000
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#2,793
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cotton Growers Cooperative in Altus, OK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $75,000. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cotton Growers Cooperative 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,793 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $98,208 in back wages owed to 43 affected workers. For comparison, Crowne Cold Storage in Stockton, CA is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
41.7%
of violations were serious
#2,793
of 99,447 penalized employers
$98,208
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 2/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $98K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($98K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Cotton Growers Cooperative compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cotton Growers Cooperative runs far above peers (21.7x 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

$75,000 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($75,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $75,000 $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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Cotton Growers Cooperative.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.43.56.59.512.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGrizzly Firefighters…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNITED AG PERSONNEL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NF FARM LABOR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PLANT SCIENCES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BIRDSONG PEANUT CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WEAVER BROS., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMD FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WILEMAN BROTHERS & E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FOUR SEASONS HAULING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOZO HEALTH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DAN AVILA & SONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4UTR LAND MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TERRA LINDA FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NORTHWEST LOGGING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3O'NEILL AGRI-MANAGEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JEFF NYLUND DBA SUPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4REXIUS FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BRIGHTS NURSERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SMITH GARDENS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Cotton Growers Coope…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Cotton Growers Cooperative has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Cotton Growers Cooperative in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Cotton Growers Cooperative is the #31 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($75,000). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Cotton Growers Cooperative at rank #126 of 2,875 employers ($98,208 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $75,000 OSHA penalties plus $98,208 WHD back wages (56.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Cotton Growers Cooperative Compares

Cotton Growers Cooperative's 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (21.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-03-11

Last Inspection

2021-03-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$37,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $37,500 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

41.7% of total

1

Willful

8.3% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$134,938

Current Penalty Amount

$75,000

Penalty Reduction

44.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$173,208

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $59,938 from the initial assessment of $134,938. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$98,208
Employees Affected
43
WHD Violations
73
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,284
Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average
$98,208

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Cotton Growers Cooperative owed $98,208 in back wages to 43 employees across 1 case and 73 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Cotton Growers Cooperative compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cotton Growers Cooperative Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 12 2.4
Total Penalty $75,000 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $37,500 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cotton Growers Cooperative, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($75,000 here).

Sunnygem, LLC $75,255 CA Millenkamp Cattle, INC. $73,500 ID Spreckels Sugar Company, INC. $77,295 CA Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds LLC $77,435 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Grizzly Firefighters, Inc. 2 insp. Salem, OR United Ag Personnel Management, INC. 2 insp. Wasco, CA Altman Specialty Plants, INC. 2 insp. Peyton, CO NF Farm Labor, INC. 2 insp. Santa Rosa, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Great Southern Peanut, LLC
Leesburg, GA
5 inspections $173,286
Untiedt's Vegetable Farm, Inc.
Waverly, MN
0 inspections $0
B & G Ditchen Farm
Silverton, OR
0 inspections $0
AG Labor, LLC - H2A LC (064024 and 333749)
Plant City, FL
0 inspections $0
Crowne Cold Storage
Stockton, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Cotton Growers Cooperative's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Cotton Growers Cooperative against Great Southern Peanut, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Cotton Growers Cooperative's inspection and penalty record is typical for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector
  • Cotton Growers Cooperative also carries $98,208 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Cotton Growers Cooperative safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cotton Growers Cooperative's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Cotton Growers Cooperative have? ▼
Cotton Growers Cooperative has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $75,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Cotton Growers Cooperative had? ▼
Cotton Growers Cooperative has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-03-11 and the most recent on 2021-03-31. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cotton Growers Cooperative? ▼
Cotton Growers Cooperative has been assessed $75,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $134,938 (a 44.4% reduction). Additionally, $98,208 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Cotton Growers Cooperative have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cotton Growers Cooperative has 5 serious violations, 1 willful violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Cotton Growers Cooperative been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Cotton Growers Cooperative, resulting in $98,208 in back wages owed to 43 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Cotton Growers Cooperative operate in? ▼
Cotton Growers Cooperative operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 115111). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Cotton Growers Cooperative owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Cotton Growers Cooperative owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $98,208 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Cotton Growers Cooperative rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cotton Growers Cooperative ranks #2,793 (the top 5% 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 Cotton Growers Cooperative's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cotton Growers Cooperative's total OSHA penalty of $75,000 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (21.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Crowne Cold Storage in Stockton, CA is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting 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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