Valmont Industries Safety Record
Valley, NE · Manufacturing
Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.
Last inspected 03/19/2024
According to OSHA enforcement records, Valmont Industries in Valley, Nebraska has 68 workplace safety violations across 20 inspections, with 30 classified as serious and $85,288 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2024.
About This Safety Record
Valmont Industries in Valley, Nebraska has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Valmont Industries among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.
30 of the 68 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Nebraska workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.
All-time record: 68 violations, $85,288 in penalties across 20 inspections
Violation Breakdown · Last 5 years
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Workers' Compensation in Nebraska
Workers injured on the job in Nebraska may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation.
- Filing deadline: 2 years from injury date
- Important: Written notice to employer recommended
- Statute: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-101 et seq.
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in Nebraska, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.
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This employer has 68 OSHA violations on record, including 30 classified as serious. If you've been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to compensation.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for Valmont Industries in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2024 | Referral? | Valley, NE | 1 | $5,800 |
| 12/03/2019 | Complaint? | Valley, NE | 0 | $0 |
| 12/01/2015 | Planned? | Valley, NE | 2 | $2,750 |
| 08/14/2014 | Planned? | Valley, NE | 0 | $0 |
| 06/12/2014 | Planned? | Valley, NE | 9 | $17,816 |
| 06/24/2013 | Referral? | Valley, NE | 2 | $7,370 |
| 01/08/2013 | Referral? | Valley, NE | 1 | $4,200 |
| 12/07/2011 | Planned? | Valley, NE | 3 | $10,500 |
| 01/27/2009 | Planned? | Valley, NE | 14 | $14,788 |
| 12/14/2006 | Referral? | Valley, NE | 1 | $2,125 |
| 01/28/1998 | Planned? | Valley, NE | 0 | $0 |
| 07/31/1996 | Accident? | Valley, NE | 4 | $12,000 |
| 02/09/1995 | Referral? | Valley, NE | 0 | $0 |
| 12/22/1993 | Complaint? | Valley, NE | 11 | $7,650 |
| 09/16/1986 | Planned? | Valley, NE | 2 | $0 |
| 04/11/1984 | Planned? | Valley, NE | 0 | $0 |
| 09/01/1976 | Complaint? | Valley, NE | 3 | $0 |
| 08/24/1976 | Complaint? | Valley, NE | 1 | $0 |
| 09/23/1974 | Planned? | Valley, NE | 13 | $260 |
| 12/07/1973 | Planned? | Valley, NE | 1 | $30 |
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