Columbus, NE
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Columbus, NE has 29 employers tracked by OSHA with 41 total inspections and $207K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Columbus
Workplace safety enforcement records in Columbus, NE span 29 employers and 41 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.4 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 86 violations — a rate of 2.10 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $207K, averaging $7K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: Daniels Produce alone accounts for $0 in current OSHA penalties, representing 0.0% of the citywide total. The 86 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Columbus typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 29 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Columbus
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniels Produce Retail Trade | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | BEHLEN MANUFACTURING COMPANY Manufacturing | 4 | 7 | $43K |
| 3 | BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY Manufacturing | 3 | 9 | $37K |
| 4 | ADM Manufacturing | 3 | 3 | $25K |
| 5 | CAMACO, L.L.C. - COLUMBUS MANUFACTURING Manufacturing | 4 | 8 | $19K |
| 6 | Midwest Medical Transport Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | Iron Steel Company Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | Westbrook Lanes Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | HUBBARD FEEDS, INC. Wholesale Trade | 2 | 5 | $12K |
| 10 | HUSKER STEEL, INC. Manufacturing | 2 | 9 | $12K |
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All Employers in Columbus, NE
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniels Produce | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| BEHLEN MANUFACTURING COMPANY | Manufacturing | 4 | $43K |
| BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY | Manufacturing | 3 | $37K |
| ADM | Manufacturing | 3 | $25K |
| CAMACO, L.L.C. - COLUMBUS MANUFACTURING | Manufacturing | 4 | $19K |
| Midwest Medical Transport | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Iron Steel Company | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Westbrook Lanes | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 | $0 |
| HUBBARD FEEDS, INC. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $12K |
| HUSKER STEEL, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $12K |
| INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $12K |
| JACOBS FIELD SERVICES, NORTH AMERICA | Construction | 2 | $11K |
| DEWINE MECHANICAL INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $10K |
| 3D DESIGNS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $8K |
| ADM - COLUMBUS CORN PROCESSING | Manufacturing | 2 | $6K |
| Ramada Columbus Hotel and Conference Center | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| MIDWEST MACHINE & TOOL, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $5K |
| CAMACO, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | $4K |
| TRAN-TEC CORP | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| Columbus Plumbing | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| gv Kustom Kitchen | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Victorian Inn | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Cruise & Associates | Professional & Technical Services | 0 | $0 |
| Cottonwood Senior Living | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Ramada Inn | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Columbus Community Hospital | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| CARGILL VALUE ADDED MEATS FOOD SERVICE DIVISION | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| KATANA SUMMIT LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
| BD MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL SYSTEMS | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
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