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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Bovina, TX

Heartland CO-Op

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Heartland CO-Op ranks #17,206 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$20,303
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,206
of 99,447 penalized employers

Heartland CO-Op in Bovina, TX 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: $20,303. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Heartland CO-Op 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,206 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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sanderson Farms INC, Processing Division in Bryan, TX is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $20,345 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#17,206
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.

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How Heartland CO-Op compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Heartland CO-Op runs far above peers (5.9x 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

$20,303 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Heartland CO-Op.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEE HALL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MONTEREY MUSHROOMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PREMIER MUSHROOMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SORRENTO BERRY FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JEROME BOWEN CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DAVEY TREE EXPERTS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE BUG COMPANY OF PA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15THE ANDERSONS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JETT HARVEST, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SALMON RIVER WOOD, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MD LABOR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JONES COUNTY COTTON GIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW LEAF MEDICINALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NICHOLAS LEE SWINSON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUPERIOR CATTLE FEEDERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BIDART BROS., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GROWER CONSULTANT LLC DBA EDMORE FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ALASKASENSE, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PACIFIC OASIS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0559 AG CROP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Heartland CO-Op, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Heartland CO-Op has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Heartland CO-Op in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Heartland CO-Op is the #283 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($20,303).

How Heartland CO-Op Compares

Heartland CO-Op's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.

Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (5.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-09-08

Last Inspection

2022-05-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,152

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,537

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $10,152 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$43,506

Current Penalty Amount

$20,303

Penalty Reduction

53.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,203 from the initial assessment of $43,506. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

How Heartland CO-Op compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Heartland CO-Op Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.4
Violations 3 2.4
Total Penalty $20,303 $3,448
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,152 $2,537
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Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Heartland CO-Op, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,303 here).

Delta Packing Company of Lodi, INC. $20,305 CA Shaw's Tree Service, LLC $20,372 FL Monterey Mushrooms, LLC. $20,381 FL Foster Feed Yard $20,200 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ee Hall INC. 2 insp. Dixon, CA Monterey Mushrooms, INC. 2 insp. Watsonville, CA Premier Mushrooms INC 2 insp. Colusa, CA Sorrento Berry Farms LLC 2 insp. Lompoc, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Showing 5 of 5987 other employers tracked in this sector.

Delta Packing Company of Lodi, INC.
Lodi, CA
2 inspections $20,305
North & South Stable, LLC
York Springs, PA
0 inspections $0
Gracewood Farms
Greenville, MS
0 inspections $0
Sanderson Farms INC, Processing Division
Bryan, TX
2 inspections $20,345
Shaw's Tree Service, LLC
Jacksonville, FL
4 inspections $20,372

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Heartland CO-Op against Delta Packing Company of Lodi, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Heartland CO-Op safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Heartland CO-Op's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Heartland CO-Op have? ▼
Heartland CO-Op has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,303.
How many OSHA inspections has Heartland CO-Op had? ▼
Heartland CO-Op has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-09-08 and the most recent on 2022-05-02. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Heartland CO-Op? ▼
Heartland CO-Op has been assessed $20,303 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,506 (a 53.3% reduction).
Does Heartland CO-Op have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Heartland CO-Op 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 Heartland CO-Op operate in? ▼
Heartland CO-Op operates in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector (NAICS code 111199). This industry has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,139 total OSHA inspections and $20.65M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Heartland CO-Op rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Heartland CO-Op ranks #17,206 (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 Heartland CO-Op's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Heartland CO-Op's total OSHA penalty of $20,303 is above the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer (5.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sanderson Farms INC, Processing Division in Bryan, TX is a similar agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with $20,345 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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