This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2009. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Western Sugar Safety Record

Scottsbluff, NE · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 07/27/2009

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Western Sugar in Scottsbluff, Nebraska has 37 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 21 classified as serious and $92,275 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1986 to 2009.

Western Sugar, located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, was last inspected by OSHA in 2009. 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 37 violations on file, 21 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $92,275.

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.

37 Violations
9 Inspections
21 Serious
$92,275 Penalties
Serious?
21 ($61,125)
Other-than-Serious?
15 ($375)
Unclassified?
1 ($30,775)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1986
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1987
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1987
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1996
OSHA initially proposed $133,750 in penalties for Western Sugar, later reduced to $92,275 — a 31% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
11 citations $40,000
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
3 citations $2,500
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
3 citations
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
3 citations $375
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/27/2009 Referral? Scottsbluff, NE 2 $0
10/23/2002 Unprogrammed Related? Scottsbluff, NE 1 $3,375
07/21/1996 Accident? Scottsbluff, NE 19 $86,775
04/08/1996 Complaint? Scottsbluff, NE 7 $1,125
01/30/1990 Complaint? Scottsbluff, NE 0 $0
10/14/1987 Complaint? Scottsbluff, NE 6 $0
12/03/1986 Planned? Scottsbluff, NE 1 $0
06/17/1986 Accident? Scottsbluff, NE 1 $1,000
02/25/1986 Planned? Scottsbluff, NE 0 $0

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