This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2010. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Premium Protein Products Safety Record

Hastings, NE · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 12/20/2010

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Premium Protein Products in Hastings, Nebraska has 48 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 42 classified as serious and $95,688 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2003 to 2010.

Premium Protein Products, located in Hastings, Nebraska, was last inspected by OSHA in 2010. 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 48 violations on file, 42 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $95,688.

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.

48 Violations
5 Inspections
42 Serious
$95,688 Penalties
Serious?
42 ($94,588)
Other-than-Serious?
4 ($1,100)
Unclassified?
2 ($0)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 2003
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2003
OSHA initially proposed $166,200 in penalties for Premium Protein Products, later reduced to $95,688 — a 42% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
13 citations $44,600
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations $4,700
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
4 citations $3,838
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations $2,250
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
3 citations $2,475
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/20/2010 Planned? Hastings, NE 0 $0
10/18/2006 Referral? Hastings, NE 18 $22,850
10/03/2006 Complaint? Hastings, NE 28 $72,150
11/13/2003 Planned? Hastings, NE 0 $0
07/16/2003 Complaint? Hastings, NE 2 $688

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