This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1983. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Great Western Sugar Safety Record

Brighton, CO

F

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

Last inspected 11/14/1983

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Great Western Sugar in Brighton, Colorado has 45 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 24 classified as serious and $4,520 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1979 to 1983.

Great Western Sugar, located in Brighton, Colorado, was last inspected by OSHA in 1983. 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 45 violations on file, 24 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,520.

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.

45 Violations
3 Inspections
24 Serious
$4,520 Penalties
Serious?
24 ($4,420)
Other-than-Serious?
21 ($100)
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1979
OSHA initially proposed $4,940 in penalties for Great Western Sugar, later reduced to $4,520 — a 9% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
13 citations $1,000
1910.0068 OSHA Standard
5 citations $820
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations $600
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
4 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $300
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/14/1983 Planned? Brighton, CO 4 $180
03/18/1981 Planned? Brighton, CO 0 $0
02/27/1979 Complaint? Brighton, CO 41 $4,340

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