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Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator ranks #73,498 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,380
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#73,498
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator in Wheaton, MN 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: $2,380. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #73,498 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Madison Scrap Metals in Madison, FL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,380 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#73,498
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 Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$2,380 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.016.51217.523OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOB EVANS FARMS FOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SUN VALLEY RAISINS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9US MEDICAL GLOVE COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3METALICO YOUNGSTOWN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MELT SOLUTIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22TRIGON PLASTICS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HENDRIX & COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CELADON DP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALLIED DOCK PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MIDWEST MOTOR SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WEST MEMPHIS STEEL &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LAKE ONTARIO FRUIT C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MARKER VOLKL USA INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SILICON FOREST ELECT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ST. ANNE AREA FARMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE BEVERAGE MARKET,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MWS SEEDS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13POLYWORKS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EMPIRE WINE & SPIRIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RE-HARVEST INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Wheaton Dumont CO-Op…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator has 2 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.

Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator is the #3,478 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($2,380).

How Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator Compares

Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator's 2.50 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 well below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-07-16

Last Inspection

2013-07-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,190

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,190 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

$3,400

Current Penalty Amount

$2,380

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,020 from the initial assessment of $3,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $2,380 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,190 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,380 here).

Mid-Wood, INC. $2,380 OH Madison Scrap Metals $2,380 FL CRT Recycling Services of Braintree, LLC $2,381 MA T. J. Sheehan Distributing, INC. $2,385 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bob Evans Farms Food, INC. 2 insp. Sulphur Springs, TX Sun Valley Raisins, INC. 2 insp. Fresno, CA US Medical Glove Company L.L.C. 2 insp. Harvard, IL Metalico Youngstown INC. 2 insp. Girard, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mid-Wood, INC.
North Baltimore, OH
2 inspections $2,380
Main Street Feeds
Springfield, MO
0 inspections $0
Madison Scrap Metals
Madison, FL
2 inspections $2,380
CRT Recycling Services of Braintree, LLC
Brockton, MA
3 inspections $2,381
Hagemeyer North America
Pasadena, TX
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 Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator have? ▼
Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,380.
How many OSHA inspections has Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator had? ▼
Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-16 and the most recent on 2013-07-16. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator? ▼
Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator has been assessed $2,380 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,400 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator 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 Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator operate in? ▼
Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator 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 Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator ranks #73,498 (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 Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wheaton Dumont CO-Op Elevator's total OSHA penalty of $2,380 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, Madison Scrap Metals in Madison, FL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,380 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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