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Wholesale Trade · Sawyer, KS

Farmers CO-Op Equity Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Farmers CO-Op Equity Company ranks #37,010 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,354
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#37,010
of 99,447 penalized employers

Farmers CO-Op Equity Company in Sawyer, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,354. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Farmers CO-Op Equity Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,010 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, San Antonio Iron and Metal, LTD. in San Antonio, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,349 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#37,010
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Farmers CO-Op Equity Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Farmers CO-Op Equity Company sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$9,354 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Farmers CO-Op Equity Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.016.51217.523OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDIXON FARM SUPPLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STAR WIPERS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ROSEBURROUGH TOOL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COOKS VENTURE POULTRY JAY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RC FRANCO SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MARTIN RURAL KING SUPPLY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16DISCOUNT DOOR DISTRIBUTORS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PF STORES INC ALMACEN 88, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20RECELLULAR INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18M S INTERNATIONAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HOFFMAN COOP GRAIN ASSOCIATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22QUANTUMFLO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OLSONS CUSTOM FARM SERVICES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HUSTED DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMERICAN REFUSE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LAMRITE WEST, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KLEEN BLAST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CSS FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RECOLOGY OREGON MATERIAL RECOVERY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12KARMAN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Farmers CO-Op Equity Company, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Farmers CO-Op Equity Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Farmers CO-Op Equity Company in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Farmers CO-Op Equity Company is the #1,799 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($9,354).

How Farmers CO-Op Equity Company Compares

Farmers CO-Op Equity Company's 3.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-11-04

Last Inspection

2016-11-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,677

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $4,677 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

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

$24,942

Current Penalty Amount

$9,354

Penalty Reduction

62.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,588 from the initial assessment of $24,942. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Farmers CO-Op Equity Company compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Farmers CO-Op Equity Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 5.5
Total Penalty $9,354 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,677 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Farmers CO-Op Equity Company, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,354 here).

Certco, INC. $9,352 WI San Antonio Iron and Metal, LTD. $9,349 TX Peterson Brothers, INC. $9,360 TX Coastal Used Auto Parts & Recycling $9,366 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dixon Farm Supply, INC. 2 insp. Alapaha, GA Star Wipers INC. 2 insp. Newark, OH Roseburrough Tool Company 2 insp. Orange, CA Cooks Venture Poultry Jay INC. 2 insp. Jay, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Certco, INC.
Madison, WI
3 inspections $9,352
Leo's Recycling, Inc (Headquarters)
Sun Valley, CA
0 inspections $0
San Antonio Iron and Metal, LTD.
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $9,349
Peterson Brothers, INC.
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $9,360
1x1 Recycling (HQ - Van Nuys)
Van Nuys, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Farmers CO-Op Equity Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Farmers CO-Op Equity Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Farmers CO-Op Equity Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Farmers CO-Op Equity Company have? ▼
Farmers CO-Op Equity Company has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,354.
How many OSHA inspections has Farmers CO-Op Equity Company had? ▼
Farmers CO-Op Equity Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-04 and the most recent on 2016-11-04. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Farmers CO-Op Equity Company? ▼
Farmers CO-Op Equity Company has been assessed $9,354 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,942 (a 62.5% reduction).
Does Farmers CO-Op Equity Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Farmers CO-Op Equity Company has 6 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 Farmers CO-Op Equity Company operate in? ▼
Farmers CO-Op Equity Company 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 Farmers CO-Op Equity Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Farmers CO-Op Equity Company ranks #37,010 (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 Farmers CO-Op Equity Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Farmers CO-Op Equity Company's total OSHA penalty of $9,354 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, San Antonio Iron and Metal, LTD. in San Antonio, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $9,349 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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