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Manufacturing · Clewiston, FL

United States Sugar Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United States Sugar Corporation ranks #16,332 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 4 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$21,225
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#16,332
of 99,447 penalized employers

United States Sugar Corporation in Clewiston, FL has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,225. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 2 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected United States Sugar Corporation 6 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,332 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 (2.3x 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, Weaver Leather LLC in Mount Hope, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,227 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#16,332
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 86/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (0.7 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows United States Sugar Corporation runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$21,225 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $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 United States Sugar Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0011.823.635.447.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJAY INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 32AHLSTROM-MUNKSJO, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11THE WESTERN SUGAR CO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 25MIDWEST ELASTOMERS, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16EVERYWARE GLOBAL, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14CLARION SINTERED MET…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 40QUEST NUTRITION LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16LIGHT METALS COLORIN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 20HARBEC INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11ROBBINS MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5PROFILE FINISHING SY…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8OHIO MULCH SUPPLY, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 34LION RAISINS, INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17SPEYSIDE BOURBON STA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14AIRBOSS FLEXIBLE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12BP WHITING REFINERY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2CATERPILLAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3SMITHFIELD FOODS NORTH, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 30ANCHOR GLASS CONTAIN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 45DIXIEN LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15United States Sugar …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4
United States Sugar Corporation has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

United States Sugar Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: United States Sugar Corporation is the #7,947 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($21,225).

Combined federal exposure here: $21,225 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How United States Sugar Corporation Compares

United States Sugar Corporation's 0.67 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2013-12-06

Last Inspection

2022-11-17

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,538

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 9 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $3,538 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$22,625

Current Penalty Amount

$21,225

Penalty Reduction

6.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$21,225

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,400 from the initial assessment of $22,625. 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
2

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How United States Sugar Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric United States Sugar Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $21,225 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,538 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for United States Sugar Corporation, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,225 here).

Raibow Fiberglass & Boat Repair, LLC $21,224 AK Weaver Leather LLC $21,227 OH Jeffco Fibres, INC. $21,220 CT J & J Lumber, LLC $21,220 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Jay Industries, INC. 6 insp. Mansfield, OH Ahlstrom-Munksjo 6 insp. Kaukauna, WI The Western Sugar Cooperative 6 insp. Lovell, WY Midwest Elastomers, INC. 6 insp. Wapakoneta, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Raibow Fiberglass & Boat Repair, LLC
Seward, AK
3 inspections $21,224
Weaver Leather LLC
Mount Hope, OH
2 inspections $21,227
Alexandra's Pierogi
Chicago, IL
0 inspections $0
Jeffco Fibres, INC.
Woodstock, CT
3 inspections $21,220
J & J Lumber, LLC
Cleveland, TX
3 inspections $21,220

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What to do with this record

Use United States Sugar Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare United States Sugar Corporation against Raibow Fiberglass & Boat Repair, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether United States Sugar Corporation's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • United States Sugar Corporation 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 United States Sugar Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United States Sugar Corporation's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 4 violations across 6 inspections, including 2 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 United States Sugar Corporation have? ▼
United States Sugar Corporation has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,225.
How many OSHA inspections has United States Sugar Corporation had? ▼
United States Sugar Corporation has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-06 and the most recent on 2022-11-17. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United States Sugar Corporation? ▼
United States Sugar Corporation has been assessed $21,225 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,625 (a 6.2% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does United States Sugar Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United States Sugar Corporation has 2 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 United States Sugar Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against United States Sugar Corporation, 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 United States Sugar Corporation operate in? ▼
United States Sugar Corporation 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.
What should I do if United States Sugar Corporation owes me wages? ▼
If you believe United States Sugar Corporation 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 United States Sugar Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, United States Sugar Corporation ranks #16,332 (the top quarter 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 United States Sugar Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United States Sugar Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $21,225 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Weaver Leather LLC in Mount Hope, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $21,227 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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