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Wholesale Trade · Woodsboro, TX

Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative ranks #3,523 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty64% serious
$64,024
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#3,523
of 100,495 penalized employers

Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative in Woodsboro, TX has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $64,024. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 12 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,523 of 100,495 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious and 3 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,203 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. For comparison, Eagle Van Lines in Temple Hills, MD is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
64.3%
of violations were serious
#3,523
of 100,495 penalized employers
$2,203
in back wages recovered

How Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative runs far above peers (7.1x 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

$64,024 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($64,024) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $64,024 $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

What the Data Says About Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative

The federal enforcement record for Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative in Woodsboro, TX includes 4 OSHA inspections and 14 violations, translating to 3.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 9 (64.3%) were classified as serious, 3 (21.4%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $116,341 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $64,024 - a 45.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $16,006. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs far above peers (7.1x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $2,203 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2012-05-17 to 2017-10-20, a window of roughly 5 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2012-05-17

Last Inspection

2017-10-20

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,006

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $16,006 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

64.3% of total

3

Willful

21.4% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$116,341

Current Penalty Amount

$64,024

Penalty Reduction

45.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$66,227

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $52,317 from the initial assessment of $116,341. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$2,203
Employees Affected
11
WHD Violations
12
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$200
Avg Back Wages per Case
$2,203

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative owed $2,203 in back wages to 11 employees across 1 case and 12 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.9
Violations 14 5.4
Total Penalty $64,024 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,006 $4,678
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 4 inspections, including 9 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 Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative have? ▼
Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 3 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $64,024.
How many OSHA inspections has Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative had? ▼
Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-17 and the most recent on 2017-10-20. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative? ▼
Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative has been assessed $64,024 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $116,341 (a 45.0% reduction). Additionally, $2,203 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative has 9 serious violations, 3 willful violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative, resulting in $2,203 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative operate in? ▼
Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424510). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $2,203 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 100,495 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative ranks #3,523 (the top 5% 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 Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative's total OSHA penalty of $64,024 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer (7.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Eagle Van Lines in Temple Hills, MD is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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