Wholesale Trade · Garfield, KS

The Pawnee County Cooperative Association

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Pawnee County Cooperative Association ranks #18,599 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious

Compiled by Plainworker, Workplace Safety Editorial Process · August 5, 2026

$19,040
OSHA penalties: 12
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #18,599
of 100,495 penalized employers

The Pawnee County Cooperative Association in Garfield, KS has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,040. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on The Pawnee County Cooperative Association: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,599 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Exeter-Ivanhoe Citrus Association in Exeter, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $19,005 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection: 75.0%
of violations were serious: #18,599
of 100,495 penalized employers

The Pawnee County Coop…

$19,040
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,023

What this shows The Pawnee County Cooperative Association runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$19,040 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About The Pawnee County Cooperative Association

The federal enforcement record for The Pawnee County Cooperative Association in Garfield, KS includes 4 OSHA inspections and 12 violations, translating to 3.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 9 (75.0%) 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 $38,080 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $19,040 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $4,760. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-07-10 to 2014-07-01, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-07-10

Last Inspection

2014-07-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,760

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $4,760 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Serious

75.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$38,080

Current Penalty Amount

$19,040

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,040 from the initial assessment of $38,080. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How The Pawnee County Cooperative Association compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	The Pawnee County Cooperative Association	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	1.9
Violations	12	5.4
Total Penalty	$19,040	$9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,760	$4,678

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Pawnee County Cooperative Association safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, The Pawnee County Cooperative Association's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 4 inspections, including 9 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 The Pawnee County Cooperative Association have? ▼

The Pawnee County Cooperative Association has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,040.

How many OSHA inspections has The Pawnee County Cooperative Association had? ▼

The Pawnee County Cooperative Association has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-10 and the most recent on 2014-07-01. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for The Pawnee County Cooperative Association? ▼

The Pawnee County Cooperative Association has been assessed $19,040 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $38,080 (a 50.0% reduction).

Does The Pawnee County Cooperative Association have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. The Pawnee County Cooperative Association has 9 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 Pawnee County Cooperative Association operate in? ▼

The Pawnee County 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.

Where does The Pawnee County Cooperative Association rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 100,495 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Pawnee County Cooperative Association ranks #18,599 (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 The Pawnee County Cooperative Association's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

The Pawnee County Cooperative Association's total OSHA penalty of $19,040 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Exeter-Ivanhoe Citrus Association in Exeter, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $19,005 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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