Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting · Harlingen, TX
Willacy CO-Op
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Willacy CO-Op ranks #81,725 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.
- $1,470
- OSHA penalties
- 3
- Violations cited
- 2
- OSHA inspections
- #81,725
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Willacy CO-Op in Harlingen, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,470. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected Willacy CO-Op 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #81,725 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, DeForge Farm & Greenhouse Inc. in Schenectady, NY is another agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.
- 1.5
- violations per inspection
- 66.7%
- of violations were serious
- #81,725
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How Willacy CO-Op compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting per-employer average
- Willacy CO-Op
Willacy CO-Op
$1,470 in penalties
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting avg
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average (per employer)
$3,448 in penalties
What this shows Willacy CO-Op runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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
$1,470 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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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 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Willacy CO-Op.
Willacy CO-Op in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting enforcement ledger
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector: Willacy CO-Op is the #1,448 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,224 employers with nonzero fines ($1,470).
How Willacy CO-Op Compares
Willacy CO-Op's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector average of 2.4 violations per employer.
Against the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting industry average of $3,448 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
2
First Inspection
2011-08-09
Last Inspection
2011-08-09
Inspection Span
1 yr
Violations / Inspection
1.5
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$735
Industry Avg / Inspection
$2,537
What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $735 per inspection vs. the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting average of $2,537.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
2
Serious
66.7% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
1
Repeat
33.3% 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
$7,100
Current Penalty Amount
$1,470
Penalty Reduction
79.3%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,630 from the initial assessment of $7,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
How Willacy CO-Op compares to the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting sector, which has 5,988 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Willacy CO-Op | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 1.4 |
| Violations | 3 | 2.4 |
| Total Penalty | $1,470 | $3,448 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $735 | $2,537 |
Nationwide Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Willacy CO-Op, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,470 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).
Nearby & Similar Employers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
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What to do with this record
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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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