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The Western Sugar Cooperative

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Western Sugar Cooperative ranks #1,130 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 50 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty80% serious
$131,005
OSHA penalties
50
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#1,130
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Western Sugar Cooperative in Fort Morgan, CO has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 50 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $131,005. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Western Sugar Cooperative 7 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 50 violations, averaging 7.1 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,130 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 40 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dong-a USA, INC. in Martin, TN is another manufacturing employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $131,397 in current penalties.

7.1
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#1,130
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 50 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (7.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How The Western Sugar Cooperative compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Western Sugar Cooperative runs far above peers (8.3x 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

$131,005 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($131,005) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $131,005 $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 The Western Sugar Cooperative.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0018.637.255.874.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTAR SNACKS CO., LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17NORTEK POWDER COATIN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 18TELFAIR FOREST PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13CHEROKEE BRICK & TIL…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9BIMBO BAKERIES, USA …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2SEA WATCH INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17WEBSTER INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12COOK ENGINE INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 23SENSUS USA INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6AMERICAN PHOENIX, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 29TECNOCAP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 24GESTAMP WIND TOWERS …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17POLYCHEM SERVICES, I…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 50T. MARZETTI COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 20MBA BUILDING SUPPLIE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17CAMACO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9SCICAST INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13DONJON SHIPBUILDING …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 16MAHLE ENGINE COMPONE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 47GREDE WISCONSIN SUBS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 71The Western Sugar Co…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 50
The Western Sugar Cooperative has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 50 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.

The Western Sugar Cooperative in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, The Western Sugar Cooperative sits at penalty rank #627 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($131,005 assessed).

How The Western Sugar Cooperative Compares

The Western Sugar Cooperative's 7.14 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 far above peers (8.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2015-02-24

Last Inspection

2024-05-30

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$18,715

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 7 inspections over 9 years, averaging 7.1 violations per visit. That's $18,715 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

40

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$272,917

Current Penalty Amount

$131,005

Penalty Reduction

52.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $141,912 from the initial assessment of $272,917. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How The Western Sugar Cooperative compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Western Sugar Cooperative Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.6
Violations 50 8.0
Total Penalty $131,005 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $18,715 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Western Sugar Cooperative, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($131,005 here).

Aerospace/Defense Coatings of Georgia $130,675 GA Dong-a USA, INC. $131,397 TN Envelope 1, INC. $130,513 OH Swift Beef Company $130,460 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Star Snacks CO., LLC 7 insp. Jersey City, NJ Nortek Powder Coating LLC 7 insp. Rome, NY Telfair Forest Products, LLC 7 insp. Lumber City, GA Cherokee Brick & Tile Company 7 insp. Macon, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Swiftships
Morgan City, LA
0 inspections $0
Aerospace/Defense Coatings of Georgia
Macon, GA
3 inspections $130,675
Dong-a USA, INC.
Martin, TN
9 inspections $131,397
Envelope 1, INC.
Columbiana, OH
5 inspections $130,513
Swift Beef Company
Cactus, TX
9 inspections $130,460

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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 The Western Sugar Cooperative safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Western Sugar Cooperative's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 50 violations across 7 inspections, including 40 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 The Western Sugar Cooperative have? ▼
The Western Sugar Cooperative has 50 OSHA violations on record, including 40 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $131,005.
How many OSHA inspections has The Western Sugar Cooperative had? ▼
The Western Sugar Cooperative has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-24 and the most recent on 2024-05-30. This averages 7.1 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Western Sugar Cooperative? ▼
The Western Sugar Cooperative has been assessed $131,005 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $272,917 (a 52.0% reduction).
Does The Western Sugar Cooperative have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Western Sugar Cooperative has 40 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 The Western Sugar Cooperative operate in? ▼
The Western Sugar Cooperative operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311313). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Western Sugar Cooperative rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Western Sugar Cooperative ranks #1,130 (the top 1% 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 The Western Sugar Cooperative's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Western Sugar Cooperative's total OSHA penalty of $131,005 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (8.3x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dong-a USA, INC. in Martin, TN is a similar manufacturing employer with $131,397 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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