This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2002. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

American Tool Companies Safety Record

Beatrice, NE

F

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

Last inspected 02/05/2002

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Tool Companies in Beatrice, Nebraska has 24 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 15 classified as serious and $69,500 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1997 to 2002.

American Tool Companies, located in Beatrice, Nebraska, was last inspected by OSHA in 2002. 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 24 violations on file, 15 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $69,500.

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.

24 Violations
4 Inspections
15 Serious
$69,500 Penalties
Serious?
15 ($20,075)
Other-than-Serious?
5 ($1,000)
Unclassified?
4 ($48,425)
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1997
OSHA initially proposed $104,825 in penalties for American Tool Companies, later reduced to $69,500 — a 34% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
8 citations $10,500
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
4 citations $48,425
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
2 citations $1,000
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
2 citations $4,500
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/05/2002 Planned? Beatrice, NE 0 $0
02/05/2002 Planned? Beatrice, NE 1 $0
07/27/2000 Planned? Beatrice, NE 1 $1,000
03/04/1997 Planned? Beatrice, NE 22 $68,500

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