This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2012. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

American Crystal Sugar Safety Record

Moorhead, MN · Manufacturing

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 07/18/2012

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Crystal Sugar in Moorhead, Minnesota has 110 workplace safety violations across 20 inspections, with 43 classified as serious and $22,920 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 2012.

American Crystal Sugar, located in Moorhead, Minnesota, was last inspected by OSHA in 2012. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 110 violations on file, 43 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $22,920.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

110 Violations
20 Inspections
43 Serious
$22,920 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
67 ($3,526)
Serious?
43 ($19,394)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 6 inspections (9 total) since 1985
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 5 inspections (6 total) since 1985
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 4 inspections (10 total) since 1985
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1985
1910.0025 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1985
OSHA initially proposed $31,405 in penalties for American Crystal Sugar, later reduced to $22,920 — a 27% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
10 citations $1,346
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
9 citations $7,209
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
6 citations $1,795
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
5 citations $735
1910.0023 Ladders
5 citations $629
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/18/2012 Complaint? Moorhead, MN 0 $0
12/07/2011 Planned? Moorhead, MN 1 $4,200
06/08/2010 Planned? Moorhead, MN 2 $1,470
06/08/2010 Planned? Moorhead, MN 6 $5,635
09/25/2006 Accident? Moorhead, MN 1 $600
11/10/2005 Planned? Moorhead, MN 0 $0
04/06/2004 Planned? Moorhead, MN 10 $3,360
04/08/2003 Complaint? Moorhead, MN 0 $0
09/23/1991 Follow-Up? Moorhead, MN 0 $0
01/07/1991 Planned? Moorhead, MN 14 $1,068
11/28/1988 Follow-Up? Moorhead, MN 0 $0
02/22/1988 Planned? Moorhead, MN 27 $2,478
11/03/1987 Planned? Moorhead, MN 0 $0
10/09/1986 Follow-Up? Moorhead, MN 0 $0
11/20/1985 Follow-Up? Moorhead, MN 0 $0
02/05/1985 Planned? Moorhead, MN 44 $3,486
07/11/1984 Planned? Moorhead, MN 4 $406
12/20/1983 Complaint? Moorhead, MN 0 $0
02/01/1983 Planned? Moorhead, MN 1 $217
06/11/1974 Complaint? Moorhead, MN 0 $0

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