GREAT WESTERN SUGAR CO
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GREAT WESTERN SUGAR CO — a industry sector 00 facility located at 400 GREAT WESTERN AVE, Lovell, WY 82431 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $50.00. The inspection case was opened on 1973-03-15.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
State Context: Within WY, this facility's penalty places it at the 51th percentile among 9,017 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,367.74.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 4, 1973 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 4, 1973. Of the 10 total citations, 10 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $50.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
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What OSHA violations was GREAT WESTERN SUGAR CO cited for?
GREAT WESTERN SUGAR CO received 10 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $50.00. The inspection opened on 1973-03-15.
How much was GREAT WESTERN SUGAR CO fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $50.00 against GREAT WESTERN SUGAR CO in Lovell, WY. Average per citation: $5.00.
Is GREAT WESTERN SUGAR CO a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GREAT WESTERN SUGAR CO has a risk score of 15 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $50.00 is below the industry average.