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Farmers Cooperative Elevator

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Farmers Cooperative Elevator ranks #64,511 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$3,502
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#64,511
of 99,447 penalized employers

Farmers Cooperative Elevator in Levelland, TX 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: $3,502. 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 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 #64,511 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Airport Logistics Group, INC. in Chicago, IL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,500 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#64,511
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 Cooperative Elevator compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Farmers Cooperative Elevator runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$3,502 Top 35% most affordable more affordable than 65% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Farmers Cooperative Elevator.

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Farmers Cooperative Elevator has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing 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 Cooperative Elevator in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Farmers Cooperative Elevator ranks #2,771 at $3,502 current penalty.

How Farmers Cooperative Elevator Compares

Farmers Cooperative Elevator's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-03-01

Last Inspection

2024-06-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,751

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,751 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$6,358

Current Penalty Amount

$3,502

Penalty Reduction

44.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,856 from the initial assessment of $6,358. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Farmers Cooperative Elevator compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Farmers Cooperative Elevator Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 6 3.2
Total Penalty $3,502 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,751 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Farmers Cooperative Elevator, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,502 here).

Eagle Marine Services LLC $3,500 CA Airport Logistics Group, INC. $3,500 IL Fedex Express $3,500 OH U.S. Postal Service, Bethpage NY Processing & Distribution Center $3,500 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

United Parcel Services 2 insp. Des Moines, IA YRC, INC. 2 insp. Glenmont, NY MDV a Nash Finch Company 2 insp. Norfolk, VA Carlile Transportation Systems, INC. 2 insp. Anchorage, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Eagle Marine Services LLC
Terminal Island, CA
2 inspections $3,500
Airport Logistics Group, INC.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $3,500
Fedex Express
Vandalia, OH
2 inspections $3,500
U.S. Postal Service, Bethpage NY Processing & Distribution Center
Bethpage, NY
2 inspections $3,500
Armstrong Relocation
Aurora, CO
2 inspections $3,500

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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 Farmers Cooperative Elevator safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Farmers Cooperative Elevator's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Farmers Cooperative Elevator have? ▼
Farmers Cooperative Elevator has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,502.
How many OSHA inspections has Farmers Cooperative Elevator had? ▼
Farmers Cooperative Elevator has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-03-01 and the most recent on 2024-06-14. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Farmers Cooperative Elevator? ▼
Farmers Cooperative Elevator has been assessed $3,502 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,358 (a 44.9% reduction).
Does Farmers Cooperative Elevator have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Farmers Cooperative Elevator has 4 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 operate in? ▼
Farmers Cooperative Elevator operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493130). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Farmers Cooperative Elevator rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Farmers Cooperative Elevator ranks #64,511 (the lower 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 Cooperative Elevator's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Farmers Cooperative Elevator's total OSHA penalty of $3,502 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Airport Logistics Group, INC. in Chicago, IL is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $3,500 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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