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Manufacturing · Gering, NE

Western Sugar Cooperative

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Western Sugar Cooperative ranks #18,921 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$18,750
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#18,921
of 99,447 penalized employers

Western Sugar Cooperative in Gering, NE has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,750. 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 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,921 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Caf USA INC. in Elmira Heights, NY is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $18,750 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#18,921
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$18,750 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Western Sugar Cooperative.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0021.843.665.487.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PRECISION PRODUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SKILLED MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MID-STATE TANK CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21EMPORIA FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 83LAMAR TRAILERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PCL FIXTURES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36LIBERTY COCA-COLA BE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNITED DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NONLETHAL TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CLIMAX PAPERBOARD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18AUDION AUTOMATION LI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19THE PULLMAN COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CHAMPION CONCRETE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTH AMERICAN PACKA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AJINOMOTO FOODS NORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5IDAHO TIMBER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AGROPUR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WHEELS AMERICA SAN F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26Western Sugar Cooper…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Western Sugar Cooperative has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Western Sugar Cooperative in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Western Sugar Cooperative ranks #9,082 at $18,750 current penalty.

How Western Sugar Cooperative Compares

Western Sugar Cooperative's 1.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-11-09

Last Inspection

2025-01-29

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $9,375 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$26,787

Current Penalty Amount

$18,750

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,037 from the initial assessment of $26,787. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Western Sugar Cooperative Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $18,750 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,375 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,750 here).

Daniele International, INC. $18,750 RI Ecb Corporation $18,750 CA Smithfield-Denison $18,750 IA S & W Pallet Company INC $18,750 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mondelez International 2 insp. Chicago, IL Precision Production 2 insp. Cleveland, OH Skilled Manufacturing INC. 2 insp. Traverse City, MI Mid-State Tank CO., INC. 2 insp. Arthur, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Daniele International, INC.
Pascoag, RI
3 inspections $18,750
Ecb Corporation
West Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $18,750
Smithfield-Denison
Denison, IA
2 inspections $18,750
S & W Pallet Company INC
Camden, TN
4 inspections $18,750
Caf USA INC.
Elmira Heights, NY
3 inspections $18,750

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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 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 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Western Sugar Cooperative have? ▼
Western Sugar Cooperative has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Western Sugar Cooperative had? ▼
Western Sugar Cooperative has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-11-09 and the most recent on 2025-01-29. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Western Sugar Cooperative? ▼
Western Sugar Cooperative has been assessed $18,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,787 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Western Sugar Cooperative have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Western Sugar Cooperative has 1 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 Western Sugar Cooperative operate in? ▼
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 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, Western Sugar Cooperative ranks #18,921 (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 Western Sugar Cooperative's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Western Sugar Cooperative's total OSHA penalty of $18,750 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Caf USA INC. in Elmira Heights, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $18,750 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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