Wholesale Trade · Haven, KS

Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association ranks #29,182 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty86% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 25, 2026

$12,338
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #29,182
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association in Haven, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,338. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,182 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Thompson Masonry Contracting Company in Bethlehem, PA is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $12,368 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection: 85.7%
of violations were serious: #29,182
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Mid-Kansas Cooperative…

$12,338
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$12,338 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association.

Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association is the #1,407 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($12,338).

How Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association Compares

Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association's 3.50 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 moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2020-10-28

Last Inspection

2020-10-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,169

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $6,169 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

85.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$50,121

Current Penalty Amount

$12,338

Penalty Reduction

75.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $37,783 from the initial assessment of $50,121. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	7	5.5
Total Penalty	$12,338	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,169	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,338 here).

Hussmann CORP $12,350 CA RHG, LLC $12,323 TX Simon Metals, LLC $12,310 WA Thompson Masonry Contracting Company $12,368 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bentoli INC. 2 insp. Elgin, TX Longwell Company 2 insp. Kent, WA Abad Foam INC 2 insp. Buena Park, CA Ap Specialty Metals, INC. 2 insp. Alpharetta, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hussmann CORP

Chino, CA

2 inspections $12,350

RHG, LLC

Houston, TX

2 inspections $12,323

Thompson Masonry Contracting Company

Bethlehem, PA

4 inspections $12,368

Tampa Bay Steel Corporation

Tampa, FL

2 inspections $12,288

KBR Wyle Services, LLC

Mechanicsburg, PA

0 inspections $0

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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 Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association have? ▼

Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,338.

How many OSHA inspections has Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association had? ▼

Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-10-28 and the most recent on 2020-10-28. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association? ▼

Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association has been assessed $12,338 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $50,121 (a 75.4% reduction).

Does Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association has 6 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 Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association operate in? ▼

Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association 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 Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association ranks #29,182 (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 Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association's total OSHA penalty of $12,338 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Thompson Masonry Contracting Company in Bethlehem, PA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $12,368 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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