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State enforcement profile · #22 of 56 by penalties · AT/BELOW-US

Nebraska — high penalty-per-employer burden

Nebraska averages $11K in OSHA penalties per tracked employer ($16.2M total across 1,468 employers).

1,468
Employers
2,189
Inspections
$16.2M
OSHA penalties
$14.7M
Back wages

The state in one line

Nebraska ranks #22 of 56 U.S. jurisdictions by total OSHA penalties, with 4,514 violations cited across 2,189 inspections and $14.7M in wages recovered for workers.

#22
of 56 states by penalties
2.06
violations per inspection
$11K
avg penalty per employer
702
WHD wage-theft cases

OSHA citation docket

State IMIS book NE · Nebraska AT/BELOW-US · HIGH-PPE

#22/56 · 2,189 insp · $16.2M

  • BOOK 1,468 employers
  • INSP 2,189 inspections
  • RANK #22 of 56
  • PEN $16.2M
  • RATE 2.06 viol/insp
  • VS-US AT/BELOW-US
  • WHD $14.7M
  • PHOTO New Mexico

Nearest employer-book peer: New Mexico ($10.8M penalty gap)

Nebraska ranks #22 of 56 U.S. jurisdictions by total OSHA penalties, with 4,514 violations cited across 2,189 inspections and $14.7M in wages recovered for workers. OSHA IMIS + DOL WHD citation stamps for this jurisdiction. Read with this state → · Worst-cited employer → · Similar-footprint state → · Compare employers →

Nebraska in the OSHA-penalty neighbourhood

Total assessed OSHA penalties among this state and nearest employer-book peers

penalties

What this shows Nebraska carries $16.2M in assessed OSHA penalties, ranked #22 of 56 jurisdictions.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where Nebraska ranks nationally

Average OSHA penalty per tracked employer, vs all 56 U.S. jurisdictions

$11,012 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% of 56 U.S. jurisdictions

$0–$2,000: 5 U.S. jurisdictions (9%). Below this entry. $2,000–$4,000: 9 U.S. jurisdictions (16%). Below this entry. $4,000–$6,000: 17 U.S. jurisdictions (30%). Below this entry. $6,000–$8,000: 10 U.S. jurisdictions (18%). Below this entry. $8,000–$10,000: 5 U.S. jurisdictions (9%). Below this entry. $10,000–$12,000: 4 U.S. jurisdictions (7%). This entry sits in this band. $12,000–$14,000: 2 U.S. jurisdictions (4%). Above this entry. $14,000–$16,000: 3 U.S. jurisdictions (5%). Above this entry. $16,000–$18,000: 0 U.S. jurisdictions (0%). Above this entry. $18,000–$20,000: 0 U.S. jurisdictions (0%). Above this entry. $20,000–$22,000: 1 U.S. jurisdictions (2%). Above this entry. $22,000–$24,000: 0 U.S. jurisdictions (0%). Above this entry. Nebraska $0 $24,000 every U.S. jurisdiction, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $2K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Do more violations mean harsher penalties?

Each dot is one of the 56 U.S. jurisdictions with both violation and penalty data, placed by total violations cited and the average current penalty per violation. The highlighted dot is Nebraska.

High volume, high penaltyLow volume, high penaltyHigh volume, low penaltyBelow median on both020897.041793.962690.983587.9$26.7$1330.4$2634.1$3937.8$5241.6Total violations citedAverage penalty per violationAlabama, Total violations cited: 14683 · Average penalty per violation: $2955.54Alaska, Total violations cited: 11441 · Average penalty per violation: $1050.89American Samoa, Total violations cited: 829 · Average penalty per violation: $3521.93Arizona, Total violations cited: 8689 · Average penalty per violation: $523.14Arkansas, Total violations cited: 3343 · Average penalty per violation: $3153.71California, Total violations cited: 62917 · Average penalty per violation: $1931.91Colorado, Total violations cited: 11833 · Average penalty per violation: $1925.51Connecticut, Total violations cited: 23647 · Average penalty per violation: $1188.05Delaware, Total violations cited: 1884 · Average penalty per violation: $5004.52District of Columbia, Total violations cited: 2002 · Average penalty per violation: $1600.22Florida, Total violations cited: 20137 · Average penalty per violation: $2911.21Georgia, Total violations cited: 23607 · Average penalty per violation: $2424.16Guam, Total violations cited: 3356 · Average penalty per violation: $1368.12Hawaii, Total violations cited: 9120 · Average penalty per violation: $1397.7Idaho, Total violations cited: 3829 · Average penalty per violation: $1867.02Illinois, Total violations cited: 38576 · Average penalty per violation: $2518.72Indiana, Total violations cited: 4225 · Average penalty per violation: $1430.22Iowa, Total violations cited: 10267 · Average penalty per violation: $1892.75Kansas, Total violations cited: 9514 · Average penalty per violation: $2852.86Kentucky, Total violations cited: 3171 · Average penalty per violation: $1801.2Louisiana, Total violations cited: 3408 · Average penalty per violation: $2525.26Maine, Total violations cited: 8054 · Average penalty per violation: $1235.73Maryland, Total violations cited: 24360 · Average penalty per violation: $537.35Massachusetts, Total violations cited: 12091 · Average penalty per violation: $2401.87Michigan, Total violations cited: 67640 · Average penalty per violation: $671.06Minnesota, Total violations cited: 9173 · Average penalty per violation: $604.31Mississippi, Total violations cited: 4912 · Average penalty per violation: $2280.7Missouri, Total violations cited: 12358 · Average penalty per violation: $2481.04Montana, Total violations cited: 2718 · Average penalty per violation: $2076Nebraska, Total violations cited: 4514 · Average penalty per violation: $3581.2Nevada, Total violations cited: 18844 · Average penalty per violation: $1778.2New Hampshire, Total violations cited: 3281 · Average penalty per violation: $2336.7New Jersey, Total violations cited: 51588 · Average penalty per violation: $2257.14New Mexico, Total violations cited: 2690 · Average penalty per violation: $1987.11New York, Total violations cited: 79647 · Average penalty per violation: $851.4North Carolina, Total violations cited: 18017 · Average penalty per violation: $593.13North Dakota, Total violations cited: 1761 · Average penalty per violation: $4787.03Northern Mariana Islands, Total violations cited: 943 · Average penalty per violation: $1423.52Ohio, Total violations cited: 33085 · Average penalty per violation: $3209.32Oklahoma, Total violations cited: 5020 · Average penalty per violation: $2618.51Oregon, Total violations cited: 21930 · Average penalty per violation: $263.72Pennsylvania, Total violations cited: 34307 · Average penalty per violation: $2124.18Puerto Rico, Total violations cited: 11369 · Average penalty per violation: $851.43Rhode Island, Total violations cited: 3528 · Average penalty per violation: $1806.54South Carolina, Total violations cited: 5382 · Average penalty per violation: $551.38South Dakota, Total violations cited: 1901 · Average penalty per violation: $3123.16Tennessee, Total violations cited: 38865 · Average penalty per violation: $633.23Texas, Total violations cited: 37481 · Average penalty per violation: $3006.51Utah, Total violations cited: 6414 · Average penalty per violation: $1044.66Vermont, Total violations cited: 3044 · Average penalty per violation: $1498.54Virgin Islands, Total violations cited: 2592 · Average penalty per violation: $737.45Virginia, Total violations cited: 29121 · Average penalty per violation: $1651.15Washington, Total violations cited: 28812 · Average penalty per violation: $424.16West Virginia, Total violations cited: 3289 · Average penalty per violation: $2142.24Wisconsin, Total violations cited: 23614 · Average penalty per violation: $2667.32Wyoming, Total violations cited: 2936 · Average penalty per violation: $1582.38
Nebraska cites 4,514 total violations at an average current penalty of $3581.20 per violation. The crosshair marks the median jurisdiction on both axes. Across this dataset, citing more violations is mildly ASSOCIATED WITH A LOWER average penalty per violation, not a higher one -- the opposite of what volume alone might suggest.

Top OSHA & wage enforcement actions in Nebraska

Ranked by combined OSHA penalties and DOL Wage & Hour Division back wages. Some employers below have wage-theft cases with zero OSHA safety violations, or vice versa; check the Inspections/Violations columns before drawing safety conclusions.

#EmployerInspectionsViolationsPenalty + wages
1Blue Sushi Sake Grill (stores 104 to 123)Omaha00$679K
2Kiewit Corporation/The Industrial CompanyOmaha00$611K
3CHS, INC.Roseland217$531K
4The James Skinner LLCOmaha854$514K
5Nebraska Beef, LTDOmaha1248$477K
6Alegent HealthOmaha00$447K
7Bucky's ExpressLa Vista00$420K
8Ika San RamenOmaha00$386K
9Prinz Grain & FeedWest Point420$300K
10R&R Christo Construction LLCFremont00$289K
11Firstar Fiber, INC.Omaha345$275K
12MP Global Products, LLCNorfolk848$255K
13Daniels ProduceColumbus00$240K
14Noah's ArkHastings00$230K
15Maven SocialOmaha00$229K
16Affordable Exteriors, INC.Elkhorn310$220K
17Tequila's Mexican GrillMcCook00$216K
18Rail Modal Group LLCFremont338$215K
19El Portal Mexican RestaurantNebraska City00$204K
20Family Dollar StoreOmaha28$199K

All employers in Nebraska

EmployerCityInspectionsPenalty
Nebraska Correctional Center for WomenYork0$0
Tyson FoodsDakota City6$42K
Kinder MorganOmaha2$42K
Abe's Trash Service, INC.Omaha3$42K
Turnkey Solutions CorporationLavista5$42K
Bimbo Bakeries USA, INC.Bellevue3$42K
Francisco EsquivelOmaha3$42K
Sioux City Foundry CO.South Sioux City5$42K
Parkview HomeDodge0$0
Reinke Manufacturing CO., INC.Deshler5$41K
Cargill Meat Solutions CorporationSchuyler5$41K
Hiland Ice CreamNorfolk2$41K
Dillon Brothers MotorsportsOmaha0$0
Hughes Brothers, INC.Seward3$40K
Urbic ConstructionOmaha2$40K
Prince of the RoadKearney0$0
Ayars & Ayars, INCLincoln3$40K
Tyson Foods, INC.Omaha11$40K
Mas ChingonOmaha0$0
Bestco ServicesWaverly0$0
Ruggles Truck & Trailer SalesMcCook0$0
Tyson Fresh Meats, INC.Dakota City4$39K
La Michoacana Neveria Y PaleteriaOmaha0$0
Hospice Community Care of NebraskaLincoln0$0
GPSLincoln0$0
United States Cold StorageOmaha2$39K
Shotkoski Hay FarmsLexington0$0
Lutheran HomeOmaha0$0
Valmont Industries, INC.Valley7$38K
Safety SolutionElkhorn0$0
New AllianceBridgeport2$38K
GeneSeekLincoln0$0
Midwest Steel Works, INC.Lincoln5$37K
Pink GradingOmaha0$0
Becton, Dickinson and CompanyColumbus3$37K
Ten West CattleElgin0$0
The Salvation ArmyOmaha2$36K
Kelly Ryan Equipment Company INC.Blair3$36K
Nutrition 402Omaha0$0
Lala Branded Products, INC.Omaha7$36K
Cargill Meat Solutions CORPSchuyler5$36K
AlphiaPawnee City2$36K
Francisco EsquivelElkhorn2$36K
Savo INC.Lincoln0$0
Millard Lumber INC.Waverly5$36K
Chapa's PartnershipHastings0$0
Emerald Nursing & Rehab ColumbusColumbus0$0
Dave OlsonHoldrege0$0
Products Unlimited, INC.Omaha4$35K
Danielski FarmsValentine0$0
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Industries in Nebraska

Enforcement and wage-compliance data broken out by industry sector within Nebraska.

Accommodation & Food ServicesAdministrative & Waste ServicesAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing & HuntingArts, Entertainment & RecreationConstructionEducational ServicesFinance & InsuranceHealthcare & Social AssistanceInformationManufacturingOtherOther ServicesProfessional & Technical ServicesPublic AdministrationReal Estate & RentalRetail TradeTransportation & WarehousingUnknownWholesale Trade

Top Cities in Nebraska

The 20 cities with the most employers in the federal enforcement record within Nebraska (of 31 total).

Omaha (530)Lincoln (227)Grand Island (49)Elkhorn (43)Columbus (30)Hastings (29)Fremont (28)Papillion (25)Norfolk (24)Bellevue (24)Kearney (23)North Platte (18)Beatrice (17)Gretna (16)York (14)Blair (13)Dakota City (11)Lexington (11)Crete (10)Valley (9)

View all 31 cities in Nebraska →

Nationwide states with similar OSHA penalties or violation rates

Two enforcement-record peer sets for Nebraska: nearest jurisdictions by total assessed OSHA penalties and by violations per inspection. These are cross-state neighborhoods, not the employer-book peers above.

Similar total OSHA penalties

Nearest jurisdictions by total assessed OSHA penalties ($16.2M here).

Oklahoma $13.1M Maryland $13.1M Iowa $19.4M Hawaii $12.7M

Similar violations per inspection

Nearest states by inspection-weighted violation rate (2.06 here).

Arizona 2.06/insp Guam 2.04/insp Massachusetts 2.04/insp Vermont 2.11/insp

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data, U.S. Department of Labor · Verify with OSHA establishment search →
Source: Wage & Hour Division Compliance Actions, U.S. Department of Labor · DOL WHD data →