Wholesale Trade · Horicon, WI

United Cooperative

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Cooperative ranks #26,119 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$13,893
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#26,119
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Cooperative in Horicon, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,893. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected United Cooperative 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,119 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lorillard Tobacco Company in Greensboro, NC is another wholesale trade employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $13,875 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#26,119
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How United Cooperative compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows United Cooperative runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$13,893 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 United Cooperative.

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United Cooperative has 3 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.

United Cooperative in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, United Cooperative sits at penalty rank #1,256 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($13,893 assessed).

How United Cooperative Compares

United Cooperative's 0.67 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 (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-05-28

Last Inspection

2024-03-08

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,631

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $4,631 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

$24,921

Current Penalty Amount

$13,893

Penalty Reduction

44.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,028 from the initial assessment of $24,921. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric United Cooperative Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 2 5.5
Total Penalty $13,893 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,631 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for United Cooperative, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,893 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

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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 United Cooperative safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, United Cooperative's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 United Cooperative have?
United Cooperative has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,893.
How many OSHA inspections has United Cooperative had?
United Cooperative has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-05-28 and the most recent on 2024-03-08. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Cooperative?
United Cooperative has been assessed $13,893 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,921 (a 44.3% reduction).
Does United Cooperative have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. United Cooperative 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 United Cooperative operate in?
United Cooperative 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 United Cooperative rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, United Cooperative ranks #26,119 (the upper 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 United Cooperative's safety record compare to industry average?
United Cooperative's total OSHA penalty of $13,893 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lorillard Tobacco Company in Greensboro, NC is a similar wholesale trade employer with $13,875 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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