WESTERN SUGAR COMPANY
3020 STATE AVE., BILLINGS, MT 59101
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Inspection records
Jan 13, 1993#116123928Jan 13, 1993FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#116123928$5,5002 viol.2 violations$5,500 in penalties
Inspection #116123928
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 13, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 31, 1993
- Closed
- Jun 24, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 215
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $5,500
- Penalties on Record
- $5,500
- Site Address
- 3020 State Ave., Billings, MT 59101
- 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 when pinned between loader and building
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 F | Serious | 1 | 4 | $5,000 | $5,000 | May 15, 1993 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Repeat | 1 | 6 | $500 | $500 | Apr 9, 1993 | - | - |
Oct 6, 1992#116124405Oct 6, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#116124405$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #116124405
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 6, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 22, 1992
- Closed
- Oct 23, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 140
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
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.
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.
Jul 21, 1992#116125592Jul 21, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#116125592$2,0005 viol.5 violations$2,000 in penalties
Inspection #116125592
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 21, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 21, 1992
- Closed
- Oct 14, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 85
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,975
- Penalties on Record
- $2,000
- 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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,700 | $1,000 | Sep 28, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,275 | $1,000 | Oct 2, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 IV | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 28, 1992 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 28, 1992 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 23, 1992 | - | - |
Jul 21, 1992#116125337Jul 21, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#116125337$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #116125337
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 21, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 24, 1992
- Closed
- Oct 26, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 85
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
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.
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 Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 1 | 0 | % |
Mar 13, 1991#107214488Mar 13, 1991Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#107214488$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #107214488
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 13, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 13, 1991
- Closed
- Mar 15, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 78
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.
Dec 5, 1990#100569516Dec 5, 1990Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#100569516$2,0007 viol.7 violations$2,000 in penalties
Inspection #100569516
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 5, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 6, 1990
- Closed
- Apr 2, 1991
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
- 2 serious, 2 repeat, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,800
- Penalties on Record
- $2,000
- 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 (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $250 | Jan 31, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $150 | Feb 5, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Repeat | 3 | 3 | $800 | $600 | Mar 4, 1991 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $1,200 | $1,000 | Feb 5, 1991 | - | - |
| 03001A | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IIIA | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 1991 | - | - |
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.
Oct 31, 1990#101461630Oct 31, 1990Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#101461630$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101461630
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 31, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 15, 1990
- Closed
- Nov 20, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 250
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.
Oct 4, 1990#100568773Oct 4, 1990Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#100568773$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100568773
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 4, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 4, 1990
- Closed
- Oct 5, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 240
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.
Jun 27, 1990#100764646Jun 27, 1990Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#100764646$5001 viol.1 violation$500 in penalties
Inspection #100764646
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 27, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 27, 1990
- Closed
- Sep 21, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 10
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.500 Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260500 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | $500 | Jul 16, 1990 | - | - |
Jan 11, 1990#100570761Jan 11, 1990Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#100570761$3,55012 viol.12 violations$3,550 in penalties
Inspection #100570761
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 11, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 19, 1990
- Closed
- Oct 16, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 240
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 3 repeat, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,100
- Penalties on Record
- $3,550
- Site Address
- 3020 State Ave., Billings, MT 59101
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (5 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 18 | $1,000 | $500 | Aug 1, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IIB | Serious | 3 | 1 | $400 | $200 | Jan 27, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $400 | $200 | Feb 2, 1990 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $250 | Jan 27, 1990 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $300 | Jan 27, 1990 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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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.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.