COOPERATIVE PRODUCERS, INC. - HAYLAND
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, COOPERATIVE PRODUCERS, INC. - HAYLAND — a grain and field bean merchant wholesalers facility located at 7940 N. HAYLAND AVE, PROSSER, NE 68883 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $152,122.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-03-17.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $152,122.00 is more than 29.3× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424510). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within NE, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 9, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 28, 2018. Of the 5 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $30,424.40 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against Cooperative Producers, Inc. reveals a systemic failure to implement fundamental life-safety protocols
This facility's $152,122 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 424510 industry in NE. The state average penalty for this industry is $21,276.
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What OSHA violations was COOPERATIVE PRODUCERS, INC. - HAYLAND cited for?
COOPERATIVE PRODUCERS, INC. - HAYLAND received 5 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $152,122.00. The inspection opened on 2016-03-17.
How much was COOPERATIVE PRODUCERS, INC. - HAYLAND fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $152,122.00 against COOPERATIVE PRODUCERS, INC. - HAYLAND in PROSSER, NE. Average per citation: $30,424.40.
Is COOPERATIVE PRODUCERS, INC. - HAYLAND a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, COOPERATIVE PRODUCERS, INC. - HAYLAND has a risk score of 62 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $152,122.00 is above the industry average.