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Wholesale Trade · Kindred, ND

Dakota Ag Cooperative

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dakota Ag Cooperative ranks #17,995 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$19,600
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,995
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dakota Ag Cooperative in Kindred, ND has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dakota Ag Cooperative 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,995 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC in Asheboro, NC is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,000 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#17,995
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Dakota Ag Cooperative compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dakota Ag Cooperative runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$19,600 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $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 Dakota Ag Cooperative.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.210.120.029.939.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGIANT STONE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38NUTRABLEND FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ABC TIRE RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28ST. JOSEPH TOBACCO C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SOUTHEAST RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27ACCO BRANDS USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ELG UTICA ALLOYS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9XENA INTERNATIONAL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9INDEPENDENT FOOD COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13NATSU CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRUSOUTH OIL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GLOBAL RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5J.R. VINAGRO CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LM SERVICES CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CLAIRE'S BOUTIQUES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNISHOW (USA) INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JAIME MORENO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FARMERS COOPERATIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HORNER INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21BOTTLING GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Dakota Ag Cooperative, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Dakota Ag Cooperative has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Dakota Ag Cooperative in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Dakota Ag Cooperative ranks #819 at $19,600 current penalty.

How Dakota Ag Cooperative Compares

Dakota Ag Cooperative's 2.00 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 (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-06-10

Last Inspection

2011-10-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $9,800 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$28,000

Current Penalty Amount

$19,600

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,400 from the initial assessment of $28,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Dakota Ag Cooperative Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $19,600 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,800 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dakota Ag Cooperative, both outside ND so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,600 here).

Marathon Technologies, INC. $19,600 IL The Mohawk Company $19,600 OH David's Auto Shredding, INC $19,600 AL Atlantic Beverage Company, INC. $19,621 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Giant Stone, LLC 2 insp. Pittsburgh, PA Nutrablend Foods LLC 2 insp. Lancaster, NY Abc Tire Recycling 2 insp. Kansas City, MO ST. Joseph Tobacco Company 2 insp. Saint Joseph, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Marathon Technologies, INC.
Elk Grove Village, IL
2 inspections $19,600
The Mohawk Company
Lima, OH
2 inspections $19,600
David's Auto Shredding, INC
Mobile, AL
3 inspections $19,600
J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC
Asheboro, NC
2 inspections $3,000
Atlantic Beverage Company, INC.
Edison, NJ
2 inspections $19,621

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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 Dakota Ag Cooperative safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dakota Ag Cooperative's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Dakota Ag Cooperative have? ▼
Dakota Ag Cooperative has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Dakota Ag Cooperative had? ▼
Dakota Ag Cooperative has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-10 and the most recent on 2011-10-20. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dakota Ag Cooperative? ▼
Dakota Ag Cooperative has been assessed $19,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,000 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Dakota Ag Cooperative have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dakota Ag Cooperative has 3 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 Dakota Ag Cooperative operate in? ▼
Dakota Ag Cooperative 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 Dakota Ag Cooperative rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dakota Ag Cooperative ranks #17,995 (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 Dakota Ag Cooperative's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dakota Ag Cooperative's total OSHA penalty of $19,600 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC in Asheboro, NC is a similar wholesale trade employer with $3,000 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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