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Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham has a concerning safety record: 29 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty72% serious
$16,275
OSHA penalties
29
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#22,105
of 100,495 penalized employers

Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham in Bellingham, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,275. 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 Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 29 violations, averaging 14.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 21 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, National Specialty Aggregates, LLC in Slidell, LA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,277 in current penalties.

14.5
violations per inspection
72.4%
of violations were serious
78%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$16,275 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham

The federal enforcement record for Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham in Bellingham, MN includes 2 OSHA inspections and 29 violations, translating to 14.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 21 (72.4%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $16,275 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $16,275 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $8,138. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-07-16 to 2013-07-16, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-07-16

Last Inspection

2013-07-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

14.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,138

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 14.5 violations per visit. That's $8,138 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

21

Serious

72.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

27.6% 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

$16,275

Current Penalty Amount

$16,275

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 29 5.4
Total Penalty $16,275 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,138 $4,678
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0 inspections $0
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2 inspections $16,277
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2 inspections $16,265
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 29 violations across 2 inspections, including 21 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 Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham have? ▼
Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,275.
How many OSHA inspections has Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham had? ▼
Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-16 and the most recent on 2013-07-16. This averages 14.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham? ▼
Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham has been assessed $16,275 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham has 21 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 Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham operate in? ▼
Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424510). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
How does Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham's total OSHA penalty of $16,275 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, National Specialty Aggregates, LLC in Slidell, LA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $16,277 in current penalties.

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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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