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Wholesale Trade · Saint Marys, KS

Nemaha County Cooperative Assn.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nemaha County Cooperative Assn. ranks #50,941 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$5,832
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#50,941
of 99,447 penalized employers

Nemaha County Cooperative Assn. in Saint Marys, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,832. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Nemaha County Cooperative Assn. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,941 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, C & J Recycling - Stockdale in Bakersfield, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#50,941
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Nemaha County Cooperative Assn. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$5,832 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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 Nemaha County Cooperative Assn..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.614.521.428.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOLDE ATLANTA RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27RIVER VALLEY PAPER C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CENTRAL STEEL SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KLOECKNER METALS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EXXONMOBIL CHEMICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3IDSI PRODUCTS OF GEO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ARIANA WORLDWIDE GEO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TRI-VALLEY BEVERAGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SIGMA MARBLE AND GRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COUNTRY PRIDE COOPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CORE-MARK INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALABAMA METAL RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KELLNER ELECTRONICS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SPECIAL T METALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HEIDTMAN STEEL PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PACIFIC PRODUCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHICO FINE FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CHARLES AMASH IMPORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9APPLIED INDUSTRIAL T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Nemaha County Cooper…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Nemaha County Cooperative Assn. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Nemaha County Cooperative Assn. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Nemaha County Cooperative Assn. is the #2,464 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($5,832).

How Nemaha County Cooperative Assn. Compares

Nemaha County Cooperative Assn.'s 2.00 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-07-18

Last Inspection

2012-07-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,916

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,916 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$10,710

Current Penalty Amount

$5,832

Penalty Reduction

45.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,878 from the initial assessment of $10,710. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Nemaha County Cooperative Assn. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $5,832 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,916 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Nemaha County Cooperative Assn., both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,832 here).

Sims Metal Management $5,825 CT Centurion Stone of Omaha, INC $5,820 NE Jupiter Aluminum Corporation $5,818 IN Cleaning Ideas CORP. $5,812 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Olde Atlanta Recycling, LLC 2 insp. Cumming, GA River Valley Paper Company, LLC 2 insp. Akron, OH Central Steel Supply Company, INC. 2 insp. Marlborough, MA Reduce Reuse Recyclers Services Hawaii LLC 2 insp. Kapolei, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

1x1 Recycling (Sylmar)
Sylmar, CA
0 inspections $0
Boss & Hughes
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
C & J Recycling - Stockdale
Bakersfield, CA
0 inspections $0
Sims Metal Management
Hartford, CT
2 inspections $5,825
Premier Concepts LLC
Bentonville, AR
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Nemaha County Cooperative Assn.'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 Nemaha County Cooperative Assn. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Nemaha County Cooperative Assn.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Nemaha County Cooperative Assn. have? ▼
Nemaha County Cooperative Assn. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,832.
How many OSHA inspections has Nemaha County Cooperative Assn. had? ▼
Nemaha County Cooperative Assn. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-18 and the most recent on 2012-07-18. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Nemaha County Cooperative Assn.? ▼
Nemaha County Cooperative Assn. has been assessed $5,832 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,710 (a 45.5% reduction).
Does Nemaha County Cooperative Assn. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Nemaha County Cooperative Assn. has 3 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 Nemaha County Cooperative Assn. operate in? ▼
Nemaha County Cooperative Assn. 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 Nemaha County Cooperative Assn. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Nemaha County Cooperative Assn. ranks #50,941 (the lower 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 Nemaha County Cooperative Assn.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Nemaha County Cooperative Assn.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,832 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, C & J Recycling - Stockdale in Bakersfield, CA 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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