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Wholesale Trade · Hillsboro, KS

The Cooperative Grain and Supply

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Cooperative Grain and Supply ranks #58,754 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,438
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#58,754
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Cooperative Grain and Supply in Hillsboro, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,438. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Cooperative Grain and Supply 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,754 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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, Greenstream International in Austin, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#58,754
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Cooperative Grain and Supply runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$4,438 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 The Cooperative Grain and Supply.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.717.326.034.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRICON PRECAST, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33SHARK GLASS RECYCLING NE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VALUE ADDED PROCESSING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NATIONAL ENERGY HOLDING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SBJ RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TULSA ASPHALT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BEST BUILDING SUPPLIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE-ATLANTIC GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CONNER INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OHM INTERNATIONAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14NOVEY RECYCLING, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SOUTHSIDE LUMBER COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SICILIAN CHEFS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SHOE CITY 2010 INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ORLANDO WASTE PAPER COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ZARSKY LUMBER CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALLIED MANUFACTURING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MIMS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SCOTT BLACKMAN ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MARITIME INTERNATIONAL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5The Cooperative Grain and Supply, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
The Cooperative Grain and Supply has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

The Cooperative Grain and Supply in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, The Cooperative Grain and Supply ranks #2,836 at $4,438 current penalty.

How The Cooperative Grain and Supply Compares

The Cooperative Grain and Supply's 1.00 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-05-05

Last Inspection

2023-08-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,219

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,219 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$7,396

Current Penalty Amount

$4,438

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,958 from the initial assessment of $7,396. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How The Cooperative Grain and Supply compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Cooperative Grain and Supply Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 5.5
Total Penalty $4,438 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,219 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Cooperative Grain and Supply, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,438 here).

Admiral Metals LLC $4,450 MI Brooklyn Resource Recovery, INC. $4,450 NY D-S Steel Supply LLC $4,425 MD Granite Depot INC $4,460 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Tricon Precast, LTD. 2 insp. Houston, TX Shark Glass Recycling NE, LLC 2 insp. Wilkes Barre, PA Value Added Processing 2 insp. East Pittsburgh, PA National Energy Holding Company 2 insp. Jacksonville, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Graham Farms (Broker)
Carlisle, IN
0 inspections $0
Henning Building Supply
Perth Amboy, NJ
0 inspections $0
Axis Air
El Paso, TX
0 inspections $0
Greenstream International
Austin, TX
0 inspections $0
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Baton Rouge, LA
0 inspections $0

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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 The Cooperative Grain and Supply safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Cooperative Grain and Supply's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 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 The Cooperative Grain and Supply have? ▼
The Cooperative Grain and Supply has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,438.
How many OSHA inspections has The Cooperative Grain and Supply had? ▼
The Cooperative Grain and Supply has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-05-05 and the most recent on 2023-08-08. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Cooperative Grain and Supply? ▼
The Cooperative Grain and Supply has been assessed $4,438 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,396 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does The Cooperative Grain and Supply have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Cooperative Grain and Supply 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 The Cooperative Grain and Supply operate in? ▼
The Cooperative Grain and Supply 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 The Cooperative Grain and Supply rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Cooperative Grain and Supply ranks #58,754 (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 The Cooperative Grain and Supply's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Cooperative Grain and Supply's total OSHA penalty of $4,438 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Greenstream International in Austin, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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