This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2008. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

The Western Sugar Cooperative Safety Record

Greeley, CO · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 12/19/2008

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, The Western Sugar Cooperative in Greeley, Colorado has 46 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 20 classified as serious and $38,765 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1988 to 2008.

The Western Sugar Cooperative, located in Greeley, Colorado, was last inspected by OSHA in 2008. 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 46 violations on file, 20 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $38,765.

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.

46 Violations
4 Inspections
20 Serious
$38,765 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
25 ($0)
Serious?
20 ($3,765)
Willful?
1 ($35,000)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (10 total) since 1988
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1988
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1988
OSHA initially proposed $88,030 in penalties for The Western Sugar Cooperative, later reduced to $38,765 — a 56% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
10 citations $240
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
7 citations
1910.0156 OSHA Standard
5 citations $280
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
4 citations
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
3 citations $200
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/19/2008 Planned? Greeley, CO 0 $0
02/16/2006 Follow-Up? Greeley, CO 0 $0
10/27/2004 Accident? Greeley, CO 6 $36,000
01/20/1988 Complaint? Greeley, CO 40 $2,765

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