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Hughes Brothers, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hughes Brothers, INC. ranks #6,908 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$40,413
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#6,908
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hughes Brothers, INC. in Seward, NE has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,413. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hughes Brothers, INC. 3 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,908 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Poly-America L.P. in Grand Prairie, TX is another manufacturing employer with 13 OSHA inspections on record and $40,426 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#6,908
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 72/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Hughes Brothers, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hughes Brothers, INC. runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$40,413 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. 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 Hughes Brothers, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.07.312.517.722.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedENGINEERED TEXTILE P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16CANTON DROP FORGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PHARMASOL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22AACER ACQUISITION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14INLINE PLASTICS CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CONTINENTAL CARBONIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22TAYLOR FARMS CALIFOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LIPPERT COMPONENTS M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SUMITOMO BAKELITE NO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HONEY CELL INC. MIDW…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16GHIRINGHELLI SPECIAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SODECIA AUTOMOTIVE A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GLOCK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ARIZON COMPANIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3KERRY SWEET INGREDIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CONTINENTAL PROCESSORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5POLYFORM PRODUCTS CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12THE BECKMAN & GAST CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ORISKANY MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Hughes Brothers, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8
Hughes Brothers, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Hughes Brothers, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hughes Brothers, INC. ranks #3,483 at $40,413 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $40,413 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Hughes Brothers, INC. Compares

Hughes Brothers, INC.'s 2.67 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 (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-07-16

Last Inspection

2023-02-02

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,471

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $13,471 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$64,523

Current Penalty Amount

$40,413

Penalty Reduction

37.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$40,413

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,110 from the initial assessment of $64,523. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Hughes Brothers, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hughes Brothers, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $40,413 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,471 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hughes Brothers, INC., both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,413 here).

The Harty Press INC. $40,414 CT Metallurgical Processing, INC. $40,425 CT Poly-America L.P. $40,426 TX Burgaflex North America LLC $40,400 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Engineered Textile Products, INC. 3 insp. Calhoun, GA Canton Drop Forge 3 insp. Canton, OH Pharmasol Corporation 3 insp. South Easton, MA Aacer Acquisition, LLC 3 insp. Peshtigo, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Harty Press INC.
New Haven, CT
2 inspections $40,414
Scotbilt Homes
Waycross, GA
0 inspections $0
America Design Iron Work, Inc.
Peabody, MA
0 inspections $0
Metallurgical Processing, INC.
New Britain, CT
2 inspections $40,425
Poly-America L.P.
Grand Prairie, TX
13 inspections $40,426

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What to do with this record

Use Hughes Brothers, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Hughes Brothers, INC. against The Harty Press INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Hughes Brothers, INC. also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Hughes Brothers, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hughes Brothers, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 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 Hughes Brothers, INC. have? ▼
Hughes Brothers, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,413.
How many OSHA inspections has Hughes Brothers, INC. had? ▼
Hughes Brothers, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-16 and the most recent on 2023-02-02. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hughes Brothers, INC.? ▼
Hughes Brothers, INC. has been assessed $40,413 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $64,523 (a 37.4% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Hughes Brothers, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hughes Brothers, 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.
Has Hughes Brothers, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Hughes Brothers, INC., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Hughes Brothers, INC. operate in? ▼
Hughes Brothers, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Hughes Brothers, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Hughes Brothers, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Hughes Brothers, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hughes Brothers, INC. ranks #6,908 (the top 10% 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 Hughes Brothers, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hughes Brothers, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $40,413 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Poly-America L.P. in Grand Prairie, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $40,426 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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