GREAT WESTERN SUGAR CO
3020 STATE AVE, Billings, MT 59101
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Jan 18, 1983#217756071Jan 18, 1983Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#217756071$1,1208 viol.8 violations$1,120 in penalties
Inspection #217756071
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 18, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 21, 1983
- Contested
- Mar 4, 1983
- Closed
- Nov 28, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,600
- Penalties on Record
- $1,120
- Site Address
- 3020 State Ave, Billings, MT 59101
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Serious | 1 | - | $800 | $560 | Feb 18, 1983 | Mar 4, 1983 | - |
| 07001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 1983 | Mar 4, 1983 | - |
| 07002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | - | $800 | $560 | Feb 11, 1983 | Mar 4, 1983 | - |
| 07002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B08 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1983 | Mar 4, 1983 | - |
| 07002C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E03 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 1983 | Mar 4, 1983 | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 16, 1982#217702380Nov 16, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#217702380$9,40054 viol.54 violations$9,400 in penalties
Inspection #217702380
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 16, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 19, 1982
- Contested
- Mar 18, 1983
- Closed
- Nov 28, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 54
- Violation Types
- 28 serious, 26 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $19,590
- Penalties on Record
- $9,400
- Site Address
- 3020 State Ave, Billings, MT 59101
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Mar 18, 1983. Final orders are recorded through Sep 12, 1983. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 54 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Serious | 3 | - | $800 | $400 | Mar 15, 1983 | Mar 18, 1983 | - |
| 09002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A02 | Serious | 2 | - | $700 | $350 | Mar 15, 1983 | Mar 18, 1983 | - |
| 09003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | - | $400 | $200 | Mar 15, 1983 | Mar 18, 1983 | - |
| 09004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C02 | Serious | 5 | - | $800 | $400 | Mar 15, 1983 | Mar 18, 1983 | - |
| 09005 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D01 II | Serious | 1 | - | $700 | $350 | Mar 15, 1983 | Mar 18, 1983 | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 54 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 2, 1978#217696798Feb 2, 1978Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#217696798$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #217696798
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 2, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 2, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 425
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3020 State Ave, Billings, MT 59101
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Jan 16, 1978#217707520Jan 16, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#217707520$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #217707520
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 16, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 16, 1978
- Closed
- Jan 30, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 425
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3020 State Ave, Billings, MT 59101
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 17, 1978 | - | - |
| 05002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 17, 1978 | - | - |
Jan 11, 1978#217696723Jan 11, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#217696723$3002 viol.2 violations$300 in penalties
Inspection #217696723
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 11, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 11, 1978
- Closed
- Feb 1, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 425
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 3020 State Avenue, Billings, MT 59101
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04001A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A03 | Serious | 1 | - | $300 | $300 | Jan 15, 1978 | - | - |
| 04001B | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 15, 1978 | - | - |
Dec 6, 1977#217696665Dec 6, 1977Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#217696665$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #217696665
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 6, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 6, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 425
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3020 State Avenue, Billings, MT 59101
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Oct 27, 1977#217763705Oct 27, 1977Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#217763705$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #217763705
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 27, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 27, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 425
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3020 State Avenue, Billings, MT 59101
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Oct 29, 1975#217777721Oct 29, 1975Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#217777721$99030 viol.30 violations$990 in penalties
Inspection #217777721
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 29, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 31, 1975
- Closed
- Mar 25, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 425
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 30
- Violation Types
- 30 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $990
- Penalties on Record
- $990
- Site Address
- 3020 State Ave, Billings, MT 59101
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 30 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 17, 1975 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 28, 1975 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 II | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Nov 28, 1975 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 28, 1975 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D05 | Other | 3 | - | $70 | $70 | Dec 19, 1975 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 30 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 12, 1973#217749175Jan 12, 1973Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#217749175$1355 viol.5 violations$135 in penalties
Inspection #217749175
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 12, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 12, 1973
- Contested
- Apr 15, 1973
- Closed
- Nov 2, 1973
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 350
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $135
- Penalties on Record
- $135
- Site Address
- 3020 State Street, Billings, MT 59103
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 C01 III | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 1, 1973 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 II | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | May 1, 1973 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Other | 4 | - | $40 | $40 | Oct 2, 1973 | Apr 15, 1973 | - |
| 01007 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 3 | - | $30 | $30 | May 31, 1973 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B01 | Other | 3 | - | $35 | $35 | Apr 16, 1973 | - | - |
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
9 inspections, 1973 to 1983. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
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Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.