Wholesale Trade · Rake, IA

Landus Cooperative

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Landus Cooperative ranks #17,611 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty91% serious
$20,000
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,611
of 99,447 penalized employers

Landus Cooperative in Rake, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Landus Cooperative 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,611 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, Performance Food Group, INC. in Springfield, OH is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $20,000 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
90.9%
of violations were serious
#17,611
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Landus Cooperative compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Landus Cooperative runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$20,000 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Landus Cooperative.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE WASSERSTROM COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CONNECTICUT DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FRUIT OF THE EARTH O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15WHALLEY GLASS COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16LINWOOD TRAWLERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 165R PROCESSORS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TRUITT AND WHITE LUM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TAMPA MAID FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SPECIALTY STRIP & OS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SAXCO INTERNATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WOODGRAIN MILLWORK, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORTH TEXAS SHREDDING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TANK SOLUTIONS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CUMBAA ENTERPRISES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11STEEL WAREHOUSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PARRISH'S CAKE DECOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PHOENIX METALS COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CONTRACTORS HEATING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BARONE IMPORTS & WHO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NANSHAN AMERICA AAT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Landus Cooperative, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Landus Cooperative has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Landus Cooperative in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Landus Cooperative sits at penalty rank #792 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($20,000 assessed).

How Landus Cooperative Compares

Landus Cooperative's 5.50 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 (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-08-20

Last Inspection

2020-04-15

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $10,000 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

90.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

9.1% 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

$26,330

Current Penalty Amount

$20,000

Penalty Reduction

24.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,330 from the initial assessment of $26,330. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Landus Cooperative Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 11 5.5
Total Penalty $20,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,000 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Landus Cooperative, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Landus Cooperative safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Landus Cooperative's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Landus Cooperative have?
Landus Cooperative has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Landus Cooperative had?
Landus Cooperative has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-08-20 and the most recent on 2020-04-15. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Landus Cooperative?
Landus Cooperative has been assessed $20,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,330 (a 24.0% reduction).
Does Landus Cooperative have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Landus Cooperative has 10 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 Landus Cooperative operate in?
Landus 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 Landus Cooperative rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Landus Cooperative ranks #17,611 (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 Landus Cooperative's safety record compare to industry average?
Landus Cooperative's total OSHA penalty of $20,000 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Performance Food Group, INC. in Springfield, OH is a similar wholesale trade employer with $20,000 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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