500 14TH AVE NE, AUSTIN, MN 55912
NAICS 311612: Meat Processed from Carcasses - Records current through Mar 6, 2024
107317 - HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION has had 1 OSHA inspection since Mar 6, 2024, resulting in 8 violations and $78,400 in penalties on record.
As reported in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review.
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| Standard | Citations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|
| 1910.119Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals | 8 | $78,400 |
| ID | Opened | Type | Scope | Viol. | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #347330623 | Mar 6, 2024 | Unprogrammed Related | Partial | 8 | $78,400 |
NAICS 311612: Animal Slaughtering and Processing / Manufacturing
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in slaughtering animals, preparing processed meats, and rendering or refining animal fats. It includes meatpacking plants and poultry processing facilities.
Common workplace hazards include amputation and laceration risks from powered knives and saws, repetitive motion injuries from high-speed processing lines, and slips and falls on wet and bloody floors. Workers may also face exposure to ammonia from refrigeration systems and biological hazards from animal products.
Manufacturing employers are subject to OSHA's General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910). Frequently cited standards include lockout/tagout procedures (1910.147), machine guarding (1910.212), hazard communication (1910.1200), electrical safety (1910.303), and respiratory protection (1910.134). The specific standards that apply depend on the manufacturing processes and materials involved.
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