2 open cases OSHA company record
Hk Cooperative, Inc. OSHA inspections, violations & penalties · Sandusky, OH
- Inspections since 2023
- 4
- Citations
- 44
- Current penalties
- $256,914
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
Hk Cooperative, Inc. had 4 OSHA inspections since 2023, with 44 citations and $256,914 in current penalties. The most-cited rule is 29 CFR 1910.119, Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals (11 citations). 2 cases are still open, so penalties may change.
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OSHA inspections at Hk Cooperative, Inc.
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| Opened | Inspection | Type | Status | Citations | Current penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2026 | 349221374 | Complaint | Open | 0 | $0 |
| January 4, 2024 | 347195414 | Referral | Closed | 16 | $98,559 |
| December 21, 2023 | 347179004 | Referral | Open | 27 | $151,441 |
| November 20, 2023 | 347115131 | Referral | Closed | 1 | $6,914 |
| June 29, 2023 | 346805351 | Complaint | Closed | 4 | $18,973 |
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards Hk Cooperative, Inc. was cited for
Each rule links to its plain-English page with the official text, how often OSHA cites it nationwide, and training that covers it.
11 citations · $60,746
Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals
- 1910.119(f)(4)
- 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(e)
- 1910.119(e)(3)(i)
- 1910.119(e)(5)
- 1910.119(g)(1)(i)
- 1910.119(j)(2) Written procedures
- 1910.119(j)(4)(i)
- 1910.119(j)(5) Equipment deficiencies
- 1910.119(n) Emergency planning and response
- 1910.119(h)(2)(iii)
- 1910.119(o)(1)
4 citations · $33,077
General requirements for all machines
- 1910.212(a)(1) Types of guarding
- 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) ×2
- 1910.212(a)(5) Exposure of blades
4 citations · $26,259
Mechanical power-transmission apparatus
- 1910.219(c)(2)(i)
- 1910.219(c)(3) Guarding vertical and inclined shafting
- 1910.219(e)(1)(i)
- 1910.219(f)(3) Sprockets and chains
4 citations · $16,404
The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)
- 1910.147(c)(4)(i)
- 1910.147(d) Application of control
- 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a)
- 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(d) Identifiable
3 citations · $20,457
Occupational noise exposure
Course: Hearing Conservation for Noise-Exposed Workers →3 citations · $16,929
Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use
- 1910.305(b)(1)(i)
- 1910.305(d)(2) Panelboard enclosures
- 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(a)
2 citations · $16,385
Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection
- 1910.28(b)(6)(i)
- 1910.28(b)(14)(i)
2 citations · $6,019
Selection and use of work practices
- 1910.333(a) General
- 1910.333(b)(2)(i) Procedures
2 citations · $4,090
Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes
Course: Exit Routes and Evacuation for Employees →1 citation · $8,678
Medical services and first aid
Course: Workplace First Aid Requirements for Supervisors →1 citation · $8,202
General requirements
- 1910.22(c) Access and egress
1 citation · $6,914
Bloodborne pathogens
Course: Bloodborne Pathogens for Employees with Occupational Exposure →1 citation · $6,019
Permit-required confined spaces
Course: Permit-Required Confined Space Entrant (General Industry) →1 citation · $6,019
Training
- 1910.332(b)(1) Practices addressed in this standard
1 citation · $6,019
Safeguards for personnel protection
Course: Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices for Workers →Prevent the next citation
Most of these citations trace back to training, competent-person oversight and written programs. Fix those before OSHA arrives.
Questions about Hk Cooperative, Inc.’s OSHA record
How many times has OSHA inspected Hk Cooperative, Inc.?
OSHA records list 4 inspections of Hk Cooperative, Inc. in Sandusky, OH since 2023, plus 1 older stored inspection.
How much has Hk Cooperative, Inc. been fined by OSHA?
Since 2023: $542,269 in initial proposed penalties and $256,914 in current penalties across 44 citations. Open cases can still change.
What OSHA violations has Hk Cooperative, Inc. been cited for?
Most-cited sections since 2023, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.119 (Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals): 11; 29 CFR 1910.212 (General requirements for all machines): 4; 29 CFR 1910.219 (Mechanical power-transmission apparatus): 4; 29 CFR 1910.147 (The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)): 4; 29 CFR 1910.95 (Occupational noise exposure): 3.
Is this the same company as other Hk Cooperative, Inc. locations?
Not necessarily. OSHA publishes records by establishment, so this page covers Sandusky, OH only. Names merged here: HK COOPERATIVE, INC..