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Manufacturing · Billings, MT

Western Sugar Cooperative

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Western Sugar Cooperative has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$3,300
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#66,871
of 100,495 penalized employers

Western Sugar Cooperative in Billings, MT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Western Sugar Cooperative 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. 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. For comparison, Hawk Industries INC. in Littlestown, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,300 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
33%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Western Sugar Cooperative compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Western Sugar Cooperative runs well below peers (0.21x 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

$3,300 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Western Sugar Cooperative

The federal enforcement record for Western Sugar Cooperative in Billings, MT includes 3 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.33 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $3,300 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $3,300 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,100. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.21x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-10-28 to 2014-10-15, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-10-28

Last Inspection

2014-10-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $1,100 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$3,300

Current Penalty Amount

$3,300

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Western Sugar Cooperative compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Western Sugar Cooperative Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 1 7.8
Total Penalty $3,300 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,100 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western Sugar Cooperative safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Western Sugar Cooperative's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Western Sugar Cooperative have? ▼
Western Sugar Cooperative has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Western Sugar Cooperative had? ▼
Western Sugar Cooperative has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-28 and the most recent on 2014-10-15. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Western Sugar Cooperative? ▼
Western Sugar Cooperative has been assessed $3,300 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Western Sugar Cooperative operate in? ▼
Western Sugar Cooperative operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311313). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Western Sugar Cooperative's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Western Sugar Cooperative's total OSHA penalty of $3,300 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hawk Industries INC. in Littlestown, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,300 in current penalties.

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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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