Wholesale Trade · Monroe, WI

Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association ranks #25,352 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$14,276
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #25,352
of 99,447 penalized employers

Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association in Monroe, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,276. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,352 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Frontier Aluminum Corporation in Corona, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,250 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #25,352
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Equity Cooperative Liv…

$14,276
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$14,276 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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 Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association.

Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association ranks #1,212 at $14,276 current penalty.

How Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association Compares

Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association's 1.50 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-09-19

Last Inspection

2023-03-17

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,138

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $7,138 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$31,109

Current Penalty Amount

$14,276

Penalty Reduction

54.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,833 from the initial assessment of $31,109. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	3	5.5
Total Penalty	$14,276	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$7,138	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,276 here).

B & E Juices, INC. $14,279 CT Corco Chemical Corporation $14,292 PA Goodwill Industries-Knoxville INC $14,300 TN Frontier Aluminum Corporation $14,250 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Builders First Source 2 insp. Anchorage, AK Fresh Acquisitions, LLC DBA Dynamic Foods 2 insp. Lubbock, TX Provimi DE Puerto Rico, INC. 2 insp. Morovis, PR Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, INC. 2 insp. Monmouth Junction, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

B & E Juices, INC.

Bridgeport, CT

2 inspections $14,279

Wittichen Supply Company

Birmingham, AL

0 inspections $0

Corco Chemical Corporation

Fairless Hills, PA

5 inspections $14,292

Goodwill Industries-Knoxville INC

Morristown, TN

3 inspections $14,300

Frontier Aluminum Corporation

Corona, CA

2 inspections $14,250

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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 Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association have? ▼

Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,276.

How many OSHA inspections has Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association had? ▼

Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-19 and the most recent on 2023-03-17. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association? ▼

Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association has been assessed $14,276 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $31,109 (a 54.1% reduction).

Does Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association has 2 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 Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association operate in? ▼

Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424520). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association ranks #25,352 (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 Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association's total OSHA penalty of $14,276 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Frontier Aluminum Corporation in Corona, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $14,250 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.

Employer Matching

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