WESTERN SUGAR CO.
2100 EAST OVERLAND ST., SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361
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Inspection records
Jul 27, 2009#311467666Jul 27, 2009Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#311467666$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #311467666
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 27, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 28, 2009
- Closed
- Aug 21, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 700
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2100 E. Overland Dr., Scottsbluff, NE 69361
- Industry
- 311313 Beet Sugar Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Criteria OSHA citation code: 19100029 B01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Criteria OSHA citation code: 19100029 B02 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 2009 | - | - |
Oct 23, 2002#303734131Oct 23, 2002Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#303734131$3,3751 viol.1 violation$3,375 in penalties
Inspection #303734131
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 23, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 24, 2002
- Closed
- Jan 7, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 225
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,500
- Penalties on Record
- $3,375
- Site Address
- 2100 East Overland Dr., Scottsbluff, NE 69361
- Industry
- 311313 Beet Sugar Manufacturing
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 F02 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $4,500 | $3,375 | Jan 3, 2003 | - | - |
Jul 21, 1996#116003245Jul 21, 1996FatalityAccident (A) · Complete scope, SafetyFatality#116003245$86,77519 viol.19 violations$86,775 in penalties
Inspection #116003245
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 21, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 14, 1997
- Closed
- Dec 18, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 271
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 19
- Violation Types
- 18 serious, 1 unclassified
- Initial Penalties
- $126,000
- Penalties on Record
- $86,775
- Site Address
- 2100 East Overland Dr., Scottsbluff, NE 69361
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee killed in silo explosion
Violations
Violation list (5 of 19 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 C01 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Feb 18, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D | Serious | 1 | 6 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Feb 18, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E01 | Serious | 3 | 6 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Feb 18, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F01 | Serious | 3 | 6 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Jun 2, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F04 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 1997 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 19 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 8, 1996#116002791Apr 8, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#116002791$1,1257 viol.7 violations$1,125 in penalties
Inspection #116002791
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 8, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 9, 1996
- Closed
- Jul 3, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,250
- Penalties on Record
- $1,125
- Site Address
- 2100 East Overland Dr., Scottsbluff, NE 69361
- 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 (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 8 | $1,500 | $750 | Jun 18, 1996 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 I | Other | 2 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Jun 21, 1996 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 II | Other | 2 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Jun 21, 1996 | - | - |
| 02001C | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 III | Other | 2 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Jun 21, 1996 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D03 | Other | 2 | 8 | $750 | $375 | Jun 21, 1996 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 30, 1990#100893635Jan 30, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#100893635$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100893635
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 30, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 1, 1990
- Closed
- Apr 26, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 275
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2100 East Overland Dr., Scottsbluff, NE 69361
- 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 14, 1987#101856193Oct 14, 1987Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#101856193$06 viol.6 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101856193
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 14, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 15, 1987
- Closed
- Feb 8, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 260
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2100 East Overland Dr., Scottsbluff, NE 69361
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling7 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (all forms) | 42P / 2A | 0 - 0.005 | f/cc |
| Calcium Oxide | 2 | 0.92 - 1.7 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 6 | 0.0685 - 0.1975 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 4 | 0 | |
| Sodium Hydroxide | 2 | 0.024 - 0.029 | mg/m³ |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 2 | 0.75 - 1.2 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Other | 1 | 150 | $0 | $0 | Dec 8, 1988 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Other | 1 | 150 | $0 | $0 | Dec 8, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | 1 | 50 | $0 | $0 | Feb 8, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01 | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 260 | $0 | $0 | Feb 8, 1988 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 3, 1986#101854131Dec 3, 1986Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#101854131$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #101854131
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 3, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 3, 1986
- Closed
- Jan 15, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 326
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2100 East Overland St., Scottsbluff, NE 69361
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 I | Other | 1 | 76 | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 1987 | - | - |
Jun 17, 1986#100043397Jun 17, 1986Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#100043397$1,0001 viol.1 violation$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #100043397
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 17, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 18, 1986
- Closed
- Sep 8, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 115
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 2100 East Overland Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jul 10, 1986 | - | - |
Feb 25, 1986#100041516Feb 25, 1986Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#100041516$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100041516
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 25, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 26, 1986
- Closed
- Feb 26, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 128
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2100 East Overland St., Scottsbluff, NE 69361
- 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.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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, 1986 to 2009. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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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.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: beet sugar manufacturing reported 6.8 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 9.6%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source