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Wholesale Trade · Scott City, KS

Scott Cooperative Association

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Scott Cooperative Association ranks #21,343 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty86% serious
$16,805
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#21,343
of 99,447 penalized employers

Scott Cooperative Association in Scott City, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,805. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Scott Cooperative Association 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,343 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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, Sukup Manufacturing CO. in Sheffield, IA is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $16,812 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#21,343
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Scott Cooperative Association compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Scott Cooperative Association runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$16,805 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Scott Cooperative Association.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPARTS AUTHORITY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21CONTAINER LIFE CYCLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19GILSTER-MARY LEE COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TITAN INDUSTRIAL MET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SAENZ ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MING INTERNATIONAL D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LARSEN PACKAGING PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMERICAN FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CUMMINS-WAGNER HOLDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MDI OF OHIO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WILKINS REBUILDERS S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KARVD LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RIGOBERTO ARMENTA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRUCK & TRAILER SPEC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21CJ MATERIALS & RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11C&C NA INC. DBA COSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PIPE MAINTENANCE SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CARICEMENT USVI CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARIBEL GRAIN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GULF COAST METALS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Scott Cooperative As…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Scott Cooperative Association has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Scott Cooperative Association in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Scott Cooperative Association sits at penalty rank #1,003 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($16,805 assessed).

How Scott Cooperative Association Compares

Scott Cooperative Association's 7.00 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 above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-11-03

Last Inspection

2022-08-26

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,403

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $8,403 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$37,522

Current Penalty Amount

$16,805

Penalty Reduction

55.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,717 from the initial assessment of $37,522. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Scott Cooperative Association compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Scott Cooperative Association Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 14 5.5
Total Penalty $16,805 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,403 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,805 here).

Oak Beverages, INC $16,800 NY Sukup Manufacturing CO. $16,812 IA Stoystown Auto Wreckers $16,814 PA K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC $16,834 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Parts Authority, LLC 2 insp. Norcross, GA Container Life Cycle Management LLC 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation 2 insp. Wilson, AR Titan Industrial Metal Corporation 2 insp. Fontana, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Oak Beverages, INC
Brooklyn, NY
2 inspections $16,800
Sukup Manufacturing CO.
Sheffield, IA
4 inspections $16,812
Stoystown Auto Wreckers
Stoystown, PA
4 inspections $16,814
Vega's Metal Recycling
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
K&W Materials and Recycling, LLC
West Springfield, MA
3 inspections $16,834

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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 Scott Cooperative Association safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Scott Cooperative Association's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 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 Scott Cooperative Association have? ▼
Scott Cooperative Association has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,805.
How many OSHA inspections has Scott Cooperative Association had? ▼
Scott Cooperative Association has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-11-03 and the most recent on 2022-08-26. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Scott Cooperative Association? ▼
Scott Cooperative Association has been assessed $16,805 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $37,522 (a 55.2% reduction).
Does Scott Cooperative Association have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Scott Cooperative Association has 12 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 Scott Cooperative Association operate in? ▼
Scott Cooperative Association 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 Scott Cooperative Association rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Scott Cooperative Association ranks #21,343 (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 Scott Cooperative Association's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Scott Cooperative Association's total OSHA penalty of $16,805 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sukup Manufacturing CO. in Sheffield, IA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $16,812 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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