Wholesale Trade · Greenville, WI

Valley Bakers Cooperative Association

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Valley Bakers Cooperative Association ranks #35,929 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,716
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#35,929
of 99,447 penalized employers

Valley Bakers Cooperative Association in Greenville, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,716. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Valley Bakers Cooperative Association 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,929 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Doka USA LTD in Little Ferry, NJ is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $9,718 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#35,929
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 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 Valley Bakers Cooperative Association sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$9,716 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Valley Bakers Cooperative Association.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMST STEEL CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28OCEAN CREST SEAFOOD …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13COHEN FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7COLUMBIA GRAIN INTL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BLUELINX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13R TECHNOLOGY CALIFO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0GANADERIA SANTIAGO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CHANNEL FISH PROCESS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17K-SOLV, LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6THE MARTIN-BROWER CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8UNIVERSAL RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13HARTLEY OIL COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2THRIFT RECYCLING MAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FCC ENVIRONMENTAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TURLOCK WALNUT COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SIERRA INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8OLDHAM LUMBER CO.,INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10INTERNATIONAL AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20ROBERT BATES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BROOKMAN IRON AND ME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17Valley Bakers Cooper…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Valley Bakers Cooperative Association has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Valley Bakers Cooperative Association in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Valley Bakers Cooperative Association sits at penalty rank #1,738 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($9,716 assessed).

How Valley Bakers Cooperative Association Compares

Valley Bakers Cooperative Association's 1.67 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-09-16

Last Inspection

2024-10-09

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,239

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $3,239 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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

$32,480

Current Penalty Amount

$9,716

Penalty Reduction

70.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,764 from the initial assessment of $32,480. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Valley Bakers Cooperative Association Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $9,716 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,239 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,716 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

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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 Valley Bakers Cooperative Association safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Valley Bakers Cooperative Association's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Valley Bakers Cooperative Association have?
Valley Bakers Cooperative Association has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,716.
How many OSHA inspections has Valley Bakers Cooperative Association had?
Valley Bakers Cooperative Association has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-09-16 and the most recent on 2024-10-09. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Valley Bakers Cooperative Association?
Valley Bakers Cooperative Association has been assessed $9,716 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,480 (a 70.1% reduction).
Does Valley Bakers Cooperative Association have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Valley Bakers Cooperative Association has 5 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 Valley Bakers Cooperative Association operate in?
Valley Bakers Cooperative Association operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424490). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Valley Bakers Cooperative Association rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Valley Bakers Cooperative Association ranks #35,929 (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 Valley Bakers Cooperative Association's safety record compare to industry average?
Valley Bakers Cooperative Association's total OSHA penalty of $9,716 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Doka USA LTD in Little Ferry, NJ is a similar wholesale trade employer with $9,718 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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