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Wholesale Trade · Timken, KS

Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC. ranks #42,656 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,700
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#42,656
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC. in Timken, 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: $7,700. 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-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC. 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 #42,656 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Bartlett Cooperative Association in Mound Valley, KS is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,700 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#42,656
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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How Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$7,700 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.35.49.513.617.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedASPEN REFRIGERANTS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AMERICAN SELECT TUBING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JETRO HOLDINGS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SAFEWAY FRESH FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PASCAP CO. INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TOURTELLOT & CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BELLISSIMO DISTRIBUTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OLYMPIC STEEL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MARMOL HAWAII, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JETRO HOLDINGS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10VAL VERDE VEGETABLE CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DRISCOLL POTATOES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17FIESTA MART, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BRANNON RECYCLING, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BELL NURSERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LAND O' LAKES PURINA FEED, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AMERICAN HOUSTON GROUP, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEW MILLENNIUM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GILFORD-JOHNSON FLOORING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC. 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-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC. sits at penalty rank #2,052 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($7,700 assessed).

How Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC. Compares

Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC.'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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-10-30

Last Inspection

2013-10-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,850

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $3,850 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$15,400

Current Penalty Amount

$7,700

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,700 from the initial assessment of $15,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 7 5.5
Total Penalty $7,700 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,850 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC., both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,700 here).

Gar Plastics INC. $7,700 WI Central Recycling Cooperative INC. $7,700 NY American Hat Company $7,700 TX Everlast Fitness Manufacturing Company $7,708 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Aspen Refrigerants INC. 2 insp. Atlanta, GA American Select Tubing, LLC 2 insp. Mattoon, IL Jetro Holdings, LLC 2 insp. San Diego, CA Safeway Fresh Foods, LLC 2 insp. Vineland, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bartlett Cooperative Association
Mound Valley, KS
2 inspections $7,700
Gar Plastics INC.
Columbus, WI
3 inspections $7,700
Central Recycling Cooperative INC.
Horseheads, NY
2 inspections $7,700
Ludwig Foods, Inc
Elk Grove Village, IL
0 inspections $0
United Furniture Industries
Victorville, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC. have? ▼
Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC. had? ▼
Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-30 and the most recent on 2013-10-30. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC.? ▼
Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC. has been assessed $7,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,400 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC. has 7 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-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC. operate in? ▼
Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC. 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-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC. ranks #42,656 (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-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mid-State Farmers' CO-Op, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,700 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, Bartlett Cooperative Association in Mound Valley, KS is a similar wholesale trade employer with $7,700 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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