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Rocky Ford Growers Cooperative Association

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rocky Ford Growers Cooperative Association has a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$5,400
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#53,777
of 100,495 penalized employers

Rocky Ford Growers Cooperative Association in Rocky Ford, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rocky Ford Growers Cooperative Association 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 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, 2 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, Ittner Bean & Grain in Auburn, MI is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,400 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
46%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Rocky Ford Growers Cooperative Association 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

$5,400 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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 Rocky Ford Growers Cooperative Association

The federal enforcement record for Rocky Ford Growers Cooperative Association in Rocky Ford, CO includes 2 OSHA inspections and 6 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (33.3%) 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 $7,147 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $5,400 - a 24.4% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,700. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-05-24 to 2025-03-12, a window of roughly 9 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-05-24

Last Inspection

2025-03-12

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $2,700 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$7,147

Current Penalty Amount

$5,400

Penalty Reduction

24.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,747 from the initial assessment of $7,147. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Rocky Ford Growers Cooperative Association compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rocky Ford Growers Cooperative Association Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 6 5.4
Total Penalty $5,400 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,700 $4,678
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rocky Ford Growers Cooperative Association safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rocky Ford Growers Cooperative Association's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Rocky Ford Growers Cooperative Association have? ▼
Rocky Ford Growers Cooperative Association has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Rocky Ford Growers Cooperative Association had? ▼
Rocky Ford Growers Cooperative Association has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-05-24 and the most recent on 2025-03-12. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rocky Ford Growers Cooperative Association? ▼
Rocky Ford Growers Cooperative Association has been assessed $5,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,147 (a 24.4% reduction).
Does Rocky Ford Growers Cooperative Association have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rocky Ford Growers Cooperative Association has 2 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 Rocky Ford Growers Cooperative Association operate in? ▼
Rocky Ford Growers Cooperative Association operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424910). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
How does Rocky Ford Growers Cooperative Association's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rocky Ford Growers Cooperative Association's total OSHA penalty of $5,400 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ittner Bean & Grain in Auburn, MI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $5,400 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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