Retail Trade · Eagleville, TN

Rutherford Farmers Cooperative

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rutherford Farmers Cooperative ranks #57,291 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty78% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$4,688
OSHA penalties: 9
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #57,291
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rutherford Farmers Cooperative in Eagleville, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,688. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rutherford Farmers Cooperative 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #57,291 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dimino's Lewiston Market INC. in Lewiston, NY is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,688 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection: 77.8%
of violations were serious: #57,291
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$4,688
Retail Trade avg

$2,898

What this shows Rutherford Farmers Cooperative runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$4,688 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Rutherford Farmers Cooperative.

Rutherford Farmers Cooperative has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

Rutherford Farmers Cooperative in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Rutherford Farmers Cooperative sits at penalty rank #1,507 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($4,688 assessed).

How Rutherford Farmers Cooperative Compares

Rutherford Farmers Cooperative's 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-02-04

Last Inspection

2017-04-03

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,344

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $2,344 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Serious

77.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$5,000

Current Penalty Amount

$4,688

Penalty Reduction

6.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $312 from the initial assessment of $5,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Rutherford Farmers Cooperative compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Rutherford Farmers Cooperative	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	0.8
Violations	9	1.7
Total Penalty	$4,688	$2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,344	$3,571

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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rutherford Farmers Cooperative, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,688 here).

Dimino's Lewiston Market INC. $4,688 NY International Enterprises, INC $4,688 OH Tehama Tire Service INC $4,690 CA City Lumber, INC. $4,700 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

El Super 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Ohio Valley Supermarkets, INC. 2 insp. Gallipolis, OH Michael Kors Holdings, LTD. 2 insp. Washington, DC Johnson's Lumber & Supply, INC. 2 insp. Tallahassee, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dimino's Lewiston Market INC.

Lewiston, NY

2 inspections $4,688

International Enterprises, INC

Tehama Tire Service INC

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What to do with this record

Use Rutherford Farmers Cooperative'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 Rutherford Farmers Cooperative safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Rutherford Farmers Cooperative's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Rutherford Farmers Cooperative have? ▼

Rutherford Farmers Cooperative has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,688.

How many OSHA inspections has Rutherford Farmers Cooperative had? ▼

Rutherford Farmers Cooperative has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-04 and the most recent on 2017-04-03. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Rutherford Farmers Cooperative? ▼

Rutherford Farmers Cooperative has been assessed $4,688 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,000 (a 6.2% reduction).

Does Rutherford Farmers Cooperative have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Rutherford Farmers Cooperative 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 Rutherford Farmers Cooperative operate in? ▼

Rutherford Farmers Cooperative operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444220). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Rutherford Farmers Cooperative rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rutherford Farmers Cooperative ranks #57,291 (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 Rutherford Farmers Cooperative's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Rutherford Farmers Cooperative's total OSHA penalty of $4,688 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dimino's Lewiston Market INC. in Lewiston, NY is a similar retail trade employer with $4,688 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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