Wholesale Trade · Boyd, WI

River Country CO-Op

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), River Country CO-Op ranks #12,210 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty83% serious
$26,913
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#12,210
of 99,447 penalized employers

River Country CO-Op in Boyd, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $26,913. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected River Country CO-Op 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,210 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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, Barnsco, INC. in Dallas, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $26,874 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#12,210
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How River Country CO-Op compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows River Country CO-Op runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$26,913 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 River Country CO-Op.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.77.91522.229.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOSENTINO C & C OF N…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Global Metal Recycli…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NEW JOURNEY RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BEACH TRADING COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NATIONAL SPECIALTY A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ABILENE MACHINE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GRIMMEL INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HERBERS AG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CENTRAL RECYCLING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FAMILY FORD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ACE SCRAP METAL PROC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28BENJAMIN STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3D & M INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13OMNI RECYCLING OF BA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WILSON SPORTING GOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WEST COAST PAPER CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PREMIUM DISTRIBUTORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RAYMOUR AND FLANIGAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ADRIAN JULES LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ECHO POINT BOOKS AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2River Country CO-Op, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18
River Country CO-Op has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

River Country CO-Op in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, River Country CO-Op sits at penalty rank #514 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($26,913 assessed).

How River Country CO-Op Compares

River Country CO-Op's 9.00 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 well above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-12-17

Last Inspection

2017-06-19

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,457

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $13,457 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$49,374

Current Penalty Amount

$26,913

Penalty Reduction

45.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,461 from the initial assessment of $49,374. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How River Country CO-Op compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric River Country CO-Op Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 18 5.5
Total Penalty $26,913 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,457 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for River Country CO-Op, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($26,913 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 River Country CO-Op safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, River Country CO-Op's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections, including 15 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 River Country CO-Op have?
River Country CO-Op has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $26,913.
How many OSHA inspections has River Country CO-Op had?
River Country CO-Op has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-17 and the most recent on 2017-06-19. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for River Country CO-Op?
River Country CO-Op has been assessed $26,913 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $49,374 (a 45.5% reduction).
Does River Country CO-Op have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. River Country CO-Op has 15 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 River Country CO-Op operate in?
River Country CO-Op 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 River Country CO-Op rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, River Country CO-Op ranks #12,210 (the top quarter 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 River Country CO-Op's safety record compare to industry average?
River Country CO-Op's total OSHA penalty of $26,913 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Barnsco, INC. in Dallas, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $26,874 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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