Wholesale Trade · Lindsborg, KS

Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

50% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

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

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Of these, 1 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, Hagemeyer North America, INC. in Rock Island, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.228.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHERR FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COOPER FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13UNIVERSAL RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5C & D RECYCLING OF WI LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14UNITED STEEL SERVICE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INGRAM MICRO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DAVE HANDRIGAN SEAFOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WOODBRIDGE WINERY, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HORIZON STONE, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27OKON METALS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TRIANGLE QUALITY FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23ADM GRAIN RIVER SYSTEM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CASS NV LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHOICE STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KLOECKNER METALS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MR. SPROUT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF LORAIN COUNTY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EARLY DAWN REFRESHMENT SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17RIMEI INTERNATIONAL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

How Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association Compares

Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association to date. The Wholesale Trade sector average runs $9,112 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-10-07

Last Inspection

2015-10-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

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 2 5.5
Total Penalty $0 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $4,665

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.

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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 Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below 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 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association had? ▼
Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-10-07 and the most recent on 2015-10-07. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association? ▼
Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,000 (a 100.0% reduction).
Does Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association has 1 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.
How does Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mid-Kansas Cooperative Association's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hagemeyer North America, INC. in Rock Island, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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