THE WESTERN SUGAR COOPERATIVE is a beet sugar manufacturing employer in FORT MORGAN, CO. Federal records show 12 OSHA inspections with 60 violations and $137,167 in penalties. 2 workplace fatality investigations on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

THE WESTERN SUGAR COOPERATIVE

18317 HIGHWAY 144, FORT MORGAN, CO, 80701

311313Beet Sugar Manufacturing

Federal Enforcement
12
OSHA inspections
60 violations
$137,167 in penalties
Violations across 2 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.
2 fatalities3 hospitalizations4 National Emphasis Program inspections7 OSHA follow-up inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
6.8
Industry Avg DART
4.6
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.
OSHA Inspections
12
OSHA Violations
60
Total Penalties
$137,167
Trend
IMPROVING
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
Yes

Data Insights

History Span
28 years
Last Activity
1yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.4/yr
Violation Rate
2.1/yr
Violation Severity Mix
78% serious$2,286 avg per violation$11,431 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHANLRB$137,167 total across all agencies

Inspection Breakdown

Planned
3
Complaint
2
Accident
2
Referral
4
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 75% of inspections
Recidivism: 7 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

100%
Worse than most peers
vs 13 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
100%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
100%

Labor Relations (NLRB)

Total Cases
2
Unfair Labor Practice
2
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases.

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Inspection History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is THE WESTERN SUGAR COOPERATIVE's OSHA violation history?
THE WESTERN SUGAR COOPERATIVE has 12 OSHA inspections on record with 60 violations and $137,167 in total penalties.
How does THE WESTERN SUGAR COOPERATIVE's safety record compare to its industry?
THE WESTERN SUGAR COOPERATIVE operates in the beet sugar manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 6.8.
Has THE WESTERN SUGAR COOPERATIVE had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving THE WESTERN SUGAR COOPERATIVE.