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Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. ranks #145 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty0% serious
$400,000
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#145
of 99,447 penalized employers

Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. in Atlanta, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $400,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #145 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 0 were classified as serious and 3 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Westwood Cartage, Inc. in Needham Heights, MA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#145
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. runs far above peers (65.3x 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

$400,000 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($400,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $400,000 $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRIMAC TRANSPORTATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GREENWOOD MOTOR LINE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SCHILLI DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SWEEPING CORPORATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WINESHIPPING.COM LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PASHA STEVEDORING & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MILLARD REFRIGERATED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DHL SUPPLY CHAIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THREE RIVERS MARINE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MAHER TERMINALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BCP TRANSPORTATION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ANHEUSER-BUSCH, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VITRAN EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4R&L CARRIERS SHARED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALFRED WILLIAMS & CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Topflight Grain Coop…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. sits at penalty rank #4 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($400,000 assessed).

How Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. Compares

Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC.'s 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (65.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-08-16

Last Inspection

2025-03-20

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$200,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $200,000 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

3

Willful

60.0% of total

1

Repeat

20.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$629,946

Current Penalty Amount

$400,000

Penalty Reduction

36.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $229,946 from the initial assessment of $629,946. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 5 3.2
Total Penalty $400,000 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $200,000 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($400,000 here).

Donaldson Enterprises INC $415,200 HI Enstructure Wilmington Holdings LLC $346,515 DE Safeway INC. $344,050 CA United Parcel Service, INC. $288,855 DE

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Trimac Transportation INC. 2 insp. LA Porte, TX United Parcel Service of America INC. 2 insp. Highland Heights, OH Greenwood Motor Lines, INC. 2 insp. San Lorenzo, CA Washington Township School District - Transportation Department 2 insp. Sewell, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Westwood Cartage, Inc.
Needham Heights, MA
0 inspections $0
JEM Transport
West Palm Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Alta Bicycle Share, Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
0 inspections $0
DC Luxury Coach, LLC.
Ashburn, VA
0 inspections $0
Donaldson Enterprises INC
Waipahu, HI
3 inspections $415,200

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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 Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. have? ▼
Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 3 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $400,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. had? ▼
Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-08-16 and the most recent on 2025-03-20. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC.? ▼
Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. has been assessed $400,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $629,946 (a 36.5% reduction).
Does Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. has 0 serious violations, 3 willful violations, and 1 repeat 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 Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. operate in? ▼
Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493130). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC. ranks #145 (the top 1% 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 Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Topflight Grain Cooperative, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $400,000 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (65.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Westwood Cartage, Inc. in Needham Heights, MA is a similar transportation & warehousing 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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