Seriousgravity 5
Citation #0100129 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$11,524
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Current$11,524
OSHA Inspection
The Western Sugar Cooperative — OSHA Inspection #347517054
FORT MORGAN, Colorado · NAICS 311313 · 90 workers on site
Inspection outcome
Opened: May 30, 2024 · Closed: February 3, 2025
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Citations issued
OSHA issued one or more Other-than-serious citations.
Health inspection · Type M · Partial — limited to specific operations or areas
Violations15
Serious+0
Initial penalty$168,227
Current penalty$59,917
Accidents0
Duration249d
Summary
What happened in this inspection
On May 30, 2024, OSHA opened The Western Sugar Cooperative’s inspection #347517054 at FORT MORGAN, Colorado. The case was administratively closed on February 3, 2025, 249 days after opening.
OSHA cited the employer for 15 violations totaling $59,917 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $168,227. All citations were Other-than-serious.
Breakdown by classification
15violations total
Serious15100%
A Serious violation is one where there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, and the employer knew (or should have known) of the hazard. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. The majority of OSHA citations fall into this category.
Citations
Citations issued in this inspection
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #0100229 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$16,131
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Current$16,131
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01003A29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$16,131
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Current$16,131
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01003B29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01003C29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$16,131
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Current$0reduced by $16,131
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01003D29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(iii)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$16,131
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Current$0reduced by $16,131
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01003E29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$16,131
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Current$0reduced by $16,131
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #0100429 CFR 1910.1000(b)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$16,131
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Current$16,131
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01007A29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$16,131
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Current$0reduced by $16,131
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01007B29 CFR 1910.146(h)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01008A29 CFR 1910.146(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$16,131
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Current$0reduced by $16,131
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01008B29 CFR 1910.146(j)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #0100929 CFR 1910.146(k)(1)(ii)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$16,131
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Current$0reduced by $16,131
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01011A29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$11,524
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Current$0reduced by $11,524
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01011B29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Standard codes link to the regulation text on OSHA.gov. The text describes the rule itself; the specific findings of this inspection appear above. To see OSHA’s official record of this inspection, search activity number 347517054 at OSHA Establishment Search.
Same employer
Other OSHA inspections at The Western Sugar Cooperative
Earlier or related cases at this establishment.
Citation issuedApr 22, 2021
Safety inspection#345265995
3violations
Penalty assessed$15,000
Citation issuedMar 7, 2019
Safety inspection#343838843
14violations
Penalty assessed$30,000
Citation issuedMar 7, 2019
Health inspection#343849816
11violations
Penalty assessed$15,000
No violationsSep 13, 2016
Health inspection#341770683
Closed Jan 6 — no citations.
No violationsFeb 24, 2015
Health inspection#340425230
Closed Jun 2 — no citations.
No violationsFeb 24, 2015
Safety inspection#340429703
Closed Jul 1 — no citations.
Reference
About OSHA inspections
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts inspections under several triggers: programmed targeting of high-hazard industries, employee complaints, workplace accidents, fatalities, and follow-ups to prior citations.
Citations
Each citation specifies a section of 29 CFR, a severity tier, and a proposed penalty. Employers can contest citations through OSHA’s informal conference or before the OSH Review Commission.
Open vs closed
An open case has not yet been administratively closed — citations may follow or the case may close without action.
Current vs initial penalty
Initial penalty is the proposed amount at citation. Current penalty is the post-conference / settlement figure on file today.
Trigger types
A = Accident, B = Complaint, H = Programmed, F = Follow-up. See the glossary for all codes.
About this inspection
OSHA classified this as Type M — See our glossary for the full list of inspection trigger types.
Sources
Cross-check with OSHA directly
This page draws from the OSHA Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) via the DOL Open Data Portal. For the authoritative record, look up activity number 347517054 directly:
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