Manufacturing Safety in Nebraska
OSHA violations and inspection data for manufacturing employers in Nebraska
According to OSHA enforcement records, 1,171 manufacturing employers in Nebraska have accumulated 13,200 workplace safety violations across 3,562 inspections, with 8,796 classified as serious and $17,810,334 in total penalties. 719 employers received an F safety grade and 243 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 836 violations resulted in $4,211,429 in penalties.
Manufacturing Workplace Safety in Nebraska
The manufacturing sector is one of the most inspected industries in Nebraska, with OSHA conducting 3,562 inspections across 1,171 employers. 8,796 violations were classified as serious, meaning they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Safety grades are assigned based on a weighted violation formula that accounts for the severity of each citation — willful and repeat violations carry the highest weight.
719 manufacturing employers in Nebraska received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 243 received a D grade. Workers in Nebraska's manufacturing industry who have been injured on the job may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. OSHA also protects workers' right to report unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation.
Manufacturing Employers in Nebraska 25 shown of 1,171
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeter Foundry | Lincoln | 156 | F |
| LBT | Omaha | 134 | F |
| Tri-Con Industries | Lincoln | 125 | F |
| Paxton-Mitchell | Omaha | 116 | F |
| Nebraska Beef | Omaha | 107 | F |
| Hughes Brothers | Seward | 106 | F |
| Modern Equipment Co | Omaha | 105 | F |
| Roberts Dairy | Omaha | 102 | F |
| Hastings Hide | Hastings | 84 | F |
| Farmland Foods | Crete | 80 | F |
| Larson Cement Stone | Omaha | 75 | F |
| Magnolia Metal | Auburn | 75 | F |
| Kellogg | Omaha | 73 | F |
| American Concrete Products | Omaha | 73 | F |
| Champion Home Builders Company | York | 69 | F |
| Dempster Industries | Beatrice | 69 | F |
| Valmont Industries | Valley | 68 | F |
| Koleys | Omaha | 68 | F |
| Wasp, Inc.- Watkins Aircraft Support Products | Falls City | 68 | F |
| Omaha Steel Castings | Omaha | 67 | F |
| Goehner Mills | Goehner | 66 | F |
| Greater Omaha Packing | Omaha | 66 | F |
| Archer Daniels Midland | Lincoln | 63 | F |
| A-1 Fiberglass | Hastings | 63 | F |
| Plastrglas | Omaha | 62 | F |
Work in manufacturing in Nebraska?
Every worker has the right to a safe workplace. If your employer has OSHA violations and you've been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Use the search below to look up your employer's full safety record, including violation history, penalty amounts, and safety grade.
All data from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database. Updated March 2026.