GOLD KIST, INC.
INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD, ELLIJAY, GA 30540 · NAICS 311615 Poultry Processing
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Inspection records
Feb 28, 1994#109292748Feb 28, 1994Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#109292748$8925 viol.5 violations$892 in penalties
Inspection #109292748
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 16, 1994
- Closed
- Jul 21, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 770
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,275
- Penalties on Record
- $892
- Site Address
- 125 Industrial Blvd., Ellijay, GA 30540
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C01 | Serious | 4 | 6 | $1,275 | $892 | May 31, 1994 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 A03 I | Other | 2 | 200 | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1994 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D02 III | Other | 1 | 220 | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1994 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D02 IV | Other | 1 | 200 | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1994 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 F02 I | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Jun 27, 1994 | - | - |
Feb 28, 1994#106513989Feb 28, 1994Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#106513989$35,50035 viol.35 violations$35,500 in penalties
Inspection #106513989
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 4, 1994
- Contested
- May 16, 1994
- Closed
- Oct 17, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 770
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 35
- Violation Types
- 24 serious, 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $64,750
- Penalties on Record
- $35,500
- Site Address
- 125 Industrial Blvd., Ellijay, GA 30540
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on May 16, 1994. Final orders are recorded through Nov 30, 1994. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 35 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 10 | $2,975 | $1,000 | May 3, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $2,125 | $1,000 | May 3, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 II | Other | 2 | 10 | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004C | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1994 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Criteria OSHA citation code: 19100029 A03 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | $1,500 | May 3, 1994 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Criteria OSHA citation code: 19100029 A03 VII | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1994 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $2,975 | $2,000 | Jun 8, 1994 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D03 II | Other | 1 | 10 | $1,700 | $0 | May 3, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 35 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 27, 1986#100338144Mar 27, 1986Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#100338144$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100338144
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 27, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 27, 1986
- Closed
- Sep 30, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 375
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Industrial Blvd., Ellijay, GA 30540
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Other | 2 | 173 | $0 | $0 | Jul 14, 1986 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Other | 2 | 173 | $0 | $0 | Jul 14, 1986 | - | - |
Oct 13, 1983#13170279Oct 13, 1983Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#13170279$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #13170279
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 13, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 13, 1983
- Closed
- Oct 13, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 279
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Industrial Boulevard, Ellijay, GA 30540
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Jun 4, 1981#13060900Jun 4, 1981Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#13060900$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #13060900
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 4, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 5, 1981
- Closed
- Jun 16, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 290
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Industrial Blvd, Ellijay, GA 30540
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Mar 30, 1981#13060850Mar 30, 1981Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#13060850$50011 viol.11 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #13060850
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 30, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 1, 1981
- Closed
- Jun 24, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 290
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $840
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- Industrial Boulevard, Ellijay, GA 30540
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 6 | - | $240 | $160 | May 28, 1981 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Serious | 1 | - | $180 | $90 | May 28, 1981 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1981 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1981 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 1 | - | $180 | $90 | May 28, 1981 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1981 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 5 | - | $240 | $160 | May 28, 1981 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1981 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
16 inspections, 1981 to 2005. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
Food Manufacturing, 24,362 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: poultry processing reported 2.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 2.9%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source