ALLIANCE, NE —
OSHA Inspection: WESTERN POTATOES INC.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of WESTERN POTATOES INC. in 189 BRAYTON RD, ALLIANCE, NE 69301 (NAICS 424480). OSHA activity number 348149790.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- WESTERN POTATOES INC.
- Site address
- 189 BRAYTON RD
- City
- ALLIANCE
- State
- NE
- ZIP
- 69301
- Mailing
- P O BOX 755, ALLIANCE, NE 69301
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 424480
- Employees
- 35
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
1928.57 A06 I
- Issued
- Aug 20, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $11,585 · Current $11,585
General-duty citation text
Employee(s) were exposed to amputation hazards. This was observed on or about April 1, 2025, at 189 Brayton Rd, Alliance, Nebraska. The employer did not ensure that the sprocket and chain on the Chicken Machine was guarded while it was running.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $11585
1928.57 A06 IV
- Issued
- Aug 20, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1928.57(a)(6)(iv): Employer did not ensure everyone was clear of machinery before starting the engine, engaging power, or operating the machine: Employee(s) were exposed to amputation hazards. This was observed on or about April 1, 2025, at 189 Brayton Rd, Alliance, Nebraska. The employer did not ensure that employees were clear of the unguarded sprocket and chain on the Chicken Machine when it was running.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 348149790.
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