AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR CO
COUNTY ROAD 44, DRAYTON, ND 58225
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Inspection records
Nov 18, 2024#347898850Nov 18, 2024Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#347898850$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #347898850
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 18, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 18, 2024
- Final Order
- Mar 14, 2025
- Closed
- Mar 31, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 350
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 8452 Old Highway 44, Drayton, ND 58225
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.39 Reporting Fatalities, Hospitalizations, Amputations, and Losses of an Eye OSHA citation code: 19040039 A02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | - | Mar 14, 2025 |
Dec 9, 2008#312626955Dec 9, 2008Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#312626955$5,6886 viol.6 violations$5,688 in penalties
Inspection #312626955
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 9, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 18, 2009
- Contested
- Apr 16, 2009
- Final Order
- Sep 10, 2009
- Closed
- May 26, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 215
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,650
- Penalties on Record
- $5,688
- Site Address
- County Road 44, Drayton, ND 58225
- Industry
- 311313 Beet Sugar Manufacturing
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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | $1,063 | Jun 1, 2010 | Apr 16, 2009 | Sep 10, 2009 |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Sep 10, 2009 | Apr 16, 2009 | Sep 10, 2009 |
| 01003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 3 | 5 | $2,125 | $1,062 | Nov 2, 2009 | Apr 16, 2009 | Sep 10, 2009 |
| 01004 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E06 | Other | 1 | 6 | $1,275 | $0 | May 8, 2009 | Apr 16, 2009 | Sep 10, 2009 |
| 01005 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 6 | $2,125 | $1,063 | Jan 4, 2010 | Apr 16, 2009 | Sep 10, 2009 |
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.
Sep 25, 2002#304205859Sep 25, 2002Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#304205859$2,6254 viol.4 violations$2,625 in penalties
Inspection #304205859
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 25, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 25, 2002
- Closed
- Dec 31, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,625
- Penalties on Record
- $2,625
- Site Address
- County Road 44, Drayton, ND 58225
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 B | Serious | 1 | - | $1,125 | $1,125 | Nov 8, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Nov 25, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F04 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 8, 2002 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 25, 2002 | - | - |
Jun 10, 1999#300239225Jun 10, 1999FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#300239225$4,5001 viol.1 violation$4,500 in penalties
Inspection #300239225
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 10, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 10, 1999
- Closed
- Aug 13, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 275
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,500
- Penalties on Record
- $4,500
- Site Address
- County Road 44, Drayton, ND 58225
- 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 struck in throat by metal rod
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 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 | 6 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Jul 20, 1999 | - | - |
Sep 16, 1997#113326474Sep 16, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#113326474$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #113326474
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 16, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 16, 1997
- Closed
- Nov 10, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 275
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- County Road 44, Drayton, ND 58225
- 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 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 G02 VIIF | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Nov 10, 1997 | - | - |
Oct 16, 1990#100565795Oct 16, 1990Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#100565795$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100565795
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 16, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 16, 1990
- Closed
- Oct 23, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 18
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- County Road 44, Drayton, ND 58225
- 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.
Oct 22, 1986#647503Oct 22, 1986Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#647503$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #647503
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 22, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 23, 1986
- Closed
- Dec 22, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- County Road 44, Drayton, ND 58225
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 17, 1986 | - | - |
Oct 22, 1986#641134Oct 22, 1986Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#641134$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #641134
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 22, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 22, 1986
- Closed
- Oct 31, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- County Road 44, Drayton, ND 58225
- 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.
Nov 14, 1984#689562Nov 14, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#689562$36023 viol.23 violations$360 in penalties
Inspection #689562
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 14, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 15, 1984
- Closed
- Oct 31, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 350
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 23
- Violation Types
- 14 serious, 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $360
- Penalties on Record
- $360
- Site Address
- 2 Miles North Of, Drayton, ND 58225
- 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 23 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $120 | $120 | Jan 7, 1985 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 4 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $120 | $120 | Jan 7, 1985 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 4 | 3 | $120 | $120 | Jan 7, 1985 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 4 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 1985 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 23 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 5, 1982#217815315Jan 5, 1982Accident (A) · Partial scope, Health#217815315$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #217815315
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 5, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 18, 1982
- Closed
- Jan 22, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 330
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- County Hwy 44, Drayton, ND 58225
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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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.
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.
23 inspections, 1973 to 2024. 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).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
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
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