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American Sugar Refining, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Sugar Refining, INC. ranks #4,498 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty73% serious
$54,862
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,498
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Sugar Refining, INC. in Buffalo, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $54,862. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected American Sugar Refining, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,498 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, V & L Tool, LLC in Waukesha, WI is another manufacturing employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $3,795 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
72.7%
of violations were serious
#4,498
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How American Sugar Refining, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows American Sugar Refining, INC. runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$54,862 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is American Sugar Refining, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0016.833.550.367.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedREPUBLIC ENGINEERED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25BERRY GLOBAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HEIDELBERG MATERIALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19R & E Pallets, Inc, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SENECA FOODS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BENSON'S OLD HOME KI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DIVERSIFIED SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HAPPY ORCHARD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ARCONIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8M-POWER CHEMICALS L C, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20POLYVEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12THE WESTON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 64NIMSGERN STEEL CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MOSAIC FERTILIZER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BD MEATS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10IHP OPERATIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DOVE DIE & STAMPING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LEIGH FIBERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27COMMODORE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PROCESS EQUIPMENT, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7American Sugar Refin…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
American Sugar Refining, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

American Sugar Refining, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, American Sugar Refining, INC. sits at penalty rank #2,286 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($54,862 assessed).

How American Sugar Refining, INC. Compares

American Sugar Refining, INC.'s 5.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-05-25

Last Inspection

2025-01-23

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$27,431

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $27,431 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

72.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

27.3% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$118,577

Current Penalty Amount

$54,862

Penalty Reduction

53.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $63,715 from the initial assessment of $118,577. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How American Sugar Refining, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric American Sugar Refining, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $54,862 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $27,431 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for American Sugar Refining, INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($54,862 here).

Lignetics of Maine, LLC $54,834 ME Kern Ridge Growers, LLC $54,895 CA Quality Industries, LLC $54,900 TN Fuzion Technologies, INC. $54,810 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Republic Engineered Products INC. 2 insp. Lorain, OH Berry Global, INC. 2 insp. Sterling, MA Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC 2 insp. Nazareth, PA R & E Pallets, Inc 2 insp. Michigan City, IN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

John Deere Des Moines Works
Ankeny, IA
9 inspections $46,529
V & L Tool, LLC
Waukesha, WI
1 inspections $3,795
Lignetics of Maine, LLC
Strong, ME
4 inspections $54,834
Apollo Technologies
Smyrna, GA
0 inspections $0
Kern Ridge Growers, LLC
Arvin, CA
5 inspections $54,895

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is American Sugar Refining, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Sugar Refining, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does American Sugar Refining, INC. have? ▼
American Sugar Refining, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $54,862.
How many OSHA inspections has American Sugar Refining, INC. had? ▼
American Sugar Refining, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-05-25 and the most recent on 2025-01-23. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Sugar Refining, INC.? ▼
American Sugar Refining, INC. has been assessed $54,862 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $118,577 (a 53.7% reduction).
Does American Sugar Refining, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Sugar Refining, INC. has 8 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does American Sugar Refining, INC. operate in? ▼
American Sugar Refining, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311314). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does American Sugar Refining, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Sugar Refining, INC. ranks #4,498 (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does American Sugar Refining, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Sugar Refining, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $54,862 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, V & L Tool, LLC in Waukesha, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,795 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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