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Transportation & Warehousing · Stuttgart, KS

HI-Plains Coop

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), HI-Plains Coop ranks #37,420 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$9,310
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#37,420
of 100,495 penalized employers

HI-Plains Coop in Stuttgart, KS 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: $9,310. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected HI-Plains Coop 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 #37,420 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Central Freight Lines in Conley, GA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#37,420
of 100,495 penalized employers

How HI-Plains Coop compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows HI-Plains Coop runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$9,310 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 HI-Plains Coop

The federal enforcement record for HI-Plains Coop in Stuttgart, KS includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $13,300 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $9,310 - a 30.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,655. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-03-10 to 2011-04-13, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-03-10

Last Inspection

2011-04-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,655

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,294

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $4,655 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,294.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$13,300

Current Penalty Amount

$9,310

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,990 from the initial assessment of $13,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How HI-Plains Coop compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric HI-Plains Coop Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.8
Violations 3 3.2
Total Penalty $9,310 $6,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,655 $3,294
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HI-Plains Coop safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, HI-Plains Coop's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does HI-Plains Coop have? ▼
HI-Plains Coop has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,310.
How many OSHA inspections has HI-Plains Coop had? ▼
HI-Plains Coop has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-10 and the most recent on 2011-04-13. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for HI-Plains Coop? ▼
HI-Plains Coop has been assessed $9,310 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,300 (a 30.0% reduction).
What industry does HI-Plains Coop operate in? ▼
HI-Plains Coop operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493130). This industry has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,434 total OSHA inspections and $60.73M in cumulative penalties.
Where does HI-Plains Coop rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 100,495 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, HI-Plains Coop ranks #37,420 (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 HI-Plains Coop's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
HI-Plains Coop's total OSHA penalty of $9,310 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Central Freight Lines in Conley, GA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 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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