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Peoples Cooperative Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Peoples Cooperative Services has a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,030
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#55,407
of 100,495 penalized employers

Peoples Cooperative Services in Rochester, MN 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: $5,030. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Peoples Cooperative Services 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Portland General Electric Company in Tualatin, OR is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,000 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
45%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Peoples Cooperative Services compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Peoples Cooperative Services sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$5,030 Top 45% most affordable more affordable than 55% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Peoples Cooperative Services

The federal enforcement record for Peoples Cooperative Services in Rochester, MN includes 2 OSHA inspections and 7 violations, translating to 3.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 7 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $9,200 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $5,030 - a 45.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,515. Against the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-03-14 to 2011-12-09, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-03-14

Last Inspection

2011-12-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,515

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,100

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $2,515 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,100.

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

$9,200

Current Penalty Amount

$5,030

Penalty Reduction

45.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,170 from the initial assessment of $9,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Peoples Cooperative Services compares to the Utilities sector, which has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Peoples Cooperative Services Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 6.1
Total Penalty $5,030 $5,434
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,515 $2,100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peoples Cooperative Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Peoples Cooperative Services'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 Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Peoples Cooperative Services have? ▼
Peoples Cooperative Services has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,030.
How many OSHA inspections has Peoples Cooperative Services had? ▼
Peoples Cooperative Services has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-14 and the most recent on 2011-12-09. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Peoples Cooperative Services? ▼
Peoples Cooperative Services has been assessed $5,030 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,200 (a 45.3% reduction).
Does Peoples Cooperative Services have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Peoples Cooperative Services 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 Peoples Cooperative Services operate in? ▼
Peoples Cooperative Services operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221122). This industry has 3,034 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,850 total OSHA inspections and $16.49M in cumulative penalties.
How does Peoples Cooperative Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Peoples Cooperative Services's total OSHA penalty of $5,030 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,434 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Portland General Electric Company in Tualatin, OR is a similar utilities employer with $5,000 in current penalties.

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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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