Valley Co-Op Oil Mill Safety Record

Harlingen, TX · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 09/01/2021

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Valley Co-Op Oil Mill in Harlingen, Texas has 44 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 12 classified as serious and $39,833 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 2021.

Valley Co-Op Oil Mill in Harlingen, Texas has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Valley Co-Op Oil Mill among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

12 of the 44 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Texas workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

6.3 Valley Co-Op Oil Mill violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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6 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
5 Serious (5 yr)
$20,120 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 44 violations, $39,833 in penalties across 7 inspections
44 Total Violations
7 Total Inspections
12 Total Serious
$39,833 Total Penalties
Serious?
5 ($20,120)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($0)
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1975
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1975
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1975
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1975
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1975
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 44 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $65,682 in penalties for Valley Co-Op Oil Mill, later reduced to $39,833 — a 39% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
6 citations $225
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
5 citations $60
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
5 citations
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
4 citations $3,850
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
3 citations

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Valley Co-Op Oil Mill in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/01/2021 Referral? Harlingen, TX 6 $20,120
10/16/2019 Referral? Harlingen, TX 1 $6,234
12/05/2016 Referral? Harlingen, TX 5 $12,929
04/03/1986 Planned? Harlingen, TX 0 $0
06/06/1984 Planned? Harlingen, TX 1 $0
04/01/1983 Planned? Harlingen, TX 6 $150
10/16/1975 Planned? Harlingen, TX 25 $400

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