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Wholesale Trade · Bethany, IL

Heritage Grain Cooperative

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Heritage Grain Cooperative ranks #5,903 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty61% serious
$45,086
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#5,903
of 99,447 penalized employers

Heritage Grain Cooperative in Bethany, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $45,086. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Heritage Grain Cooperative 3 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 7.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,903 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Mueller, INC. in Moriarty, NM is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $45,168 in current penalties.

7.7
violations per inspection
60.9%
of violations were serious
#5,903
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Heritage Grain Cooperative compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Heritage Grain Cooperative runs well above peers (4.9x 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

$45,086 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Heritage Grain Cooperative.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBEN WEITSMAN & SON O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12VAN DIEST SUPPLY COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4COAST CITRUS DISTRIB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3RUSS SIMPSON CO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BAKEMARK USA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JACK DOHENY SUPPLIES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21HIGHLINE-WARREN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BECKER DESIGNED, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0STRATEGIC MATERIALS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7POCONO SPRINGS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17AGRISOURCE, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COASTAL BEVERAGE COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 621ST CENTURY ENVIRON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DIROSA WELDING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SHINE BROS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MISSION FOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MULTILINK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SETZER FOREST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 484 LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DELMONTE FRESH PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Heritage Grain Coope…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23
Heritage Grain Cooperative has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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.

Heritage Grain Cooperative in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Heritage Grain Cooperative sits at penalty rank #234 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($45,086 assessed).

How Heritage Grain Cooperative Compares

Heritage Grain Cooperative's 7.67 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 well above peers (4.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-05-10

Last Inspection

2025-05-28

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,029

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 13 years, averaging 7.7 violations per visit. That's $15,029 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

60.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

7

Repeat

30.4% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

8.7% 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

$82,356

Current Penalty Amount

$45,086

Penalty Reduction

45.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $37,270 from the initial assessment of $82,356. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Heritage Grain Cooperative compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Heritage Grain Cooperative Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 23 5.5
Total Penalty $45,086 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,029 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Heritage Grain Cooperative, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($45,086 here).

Mueller, INC. $45,168 NM Trimark United East, LLC $45,000 MA Larson Grain Company $45,000 ND Empire Auto Parts $45,370 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Ben Weitsman & Son of Syracuse LLC 3 insp. Solvay, NY Van Diest Supply Company 3 insp. Duncombe, IA Coast Citrus Distributors 3 insp. Los Angeles, CA Russ Simpson CO INC 3 insp. Warren, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

United Salad Co.
Portland, OR
0 inspections $0
Flamm Orchards, INC.
Cobden, IL
2 inspections $829
Mueller, INC.
Moriarty, NM
2 inspections $45,168
Trimark United East, LLC
South Attleboro, MA
3 inspections $45,000
Larson Grain Company
Fredonia, ND
2 inspections $45,000

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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 Heritage Grain Cooperative safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Heritage Grain Cooperative's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 3 inspections, including 14 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 Heritage Grain Cooperative have? ▼
Heritage Grain Cooperative has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 7 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $45,086.
How many OSHA inspections has Heritage Grain Cooperative had? ▼
Heritage Grain Cooperative has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-10 and the most recent on 2025-05-28. This averages 7.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Heritage Grain Cooperative? ▼
Heritage Grain Cooperative has been assessed $45,086 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $82,356 (a 45.3% reduction).
Does Heritage Grain Cooperative have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Heritage Grain Cooperative has 14 serious violations, and 7 repeat 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 Heritage Grain Cooperative operate in? ▼
Heritage Grain Cooperative 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 Heritage Grain Cooperative rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Heritage Grain Cooperative ranks #5,903 (the top 10% 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 Heritage Grain Cooperative's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Heritage Grain Cooperative's total OSHA penalty of $45,086 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (4.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mueller, INC. in Moriarty, NM is a similar wholesale trade employer with $45,168 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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