American Crystal Sugar Safety Record

Drayton, ND · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 11/18/2024

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Crystal Sugar in Drayton, North Dakota has 95 workplace safety violations across 23 inspections, with 26 classified as serious and $15,253 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2024.

American Crystal Sugar in Drayton, North Dakota 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 American Crystal Sugar 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.

26 of the 95 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. North Dakota workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

4.1 American Crystal Sugar violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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1 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
0 Serious (5 yr)
$0 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 95 violations, $15,253 in penalties across 23 inspections
95 Total Violations
23 Total Inspections
26 Total Serious
$15,253 Total Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($0)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 6 inspections (19 total) since 1973
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 5 inspections (7 total) since 1973
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 5 inspections (7 total) since 1973
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 5 inspections (5 total) since 1973
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 4 inspections (10 total) since 1973
Violations decreased 98% over the past 5 years (1 recent vs 54 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $22,215 in penalties for American Crystal Sugar, later reduced to $15,253 — a 31% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
19 citations $220
1910.0023 Ladders
10 citations $150
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
7 citations $30
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
7 citations $195
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
6 citations $30

Workers' Compensation in North Dakota

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No workplace accident investigations on file for American Crystal Sugar in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/18/2024 Referral? Drayton, ND 1 $0
12/09/2008 Planned? Drayton, ND 6 $5,688
09/25/2002 Referral? Drayton, ND 4 $2,625
06/10/1999 Accident? Drayton, ND 1 $4,500
09/16/1997 Complaint? Drayton, ND 1 $0
10/16/1990 Planned? Drayton, ND 0 $0
10/22/1986 Follow-Up? Drayton, ND 0 $0
10/22/1986 Referral? Drayton, ND 1 $0
11/14/1984 Planned? Drayton, ND 23 $360
01/05/1982 Accident? Drayton, ND 0 $0
10/08/1980 Planned? Drayton, ND 4 $0
10/07/1980 Planned? Drayton, ND 3 $0
01/16/1980 Follow-Up? Drayton, ND 0 $0
11/05/1979 Planned? Drayton, ND 6 $1,080
12/06/1978 Planned? Drayton, ND 4 $0
10/19/1978 Accident? Drayton, ND 1 $360
03/15/1978 Planned? Drayton, ND 0 $0
10/27/1976 Follow-Up? Drayton, ND 0 $0
11/14/1975 Planned? Drayton, ND 9 $175
11/13/1975 Follow-Up? Drayton, ND 0 $0
04/24/1974 Follow-Up? Drayton, ND 0 $0
12/18/1973 Planned? Drayton, ND 11 $140
09/07/1973 Planned? Drayton, ND 20 $325

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