KOCH FOODS LLC
1835 KERR ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37408 · NAICS 311615 Poultry Processing
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Inspection records
Jan 13, 2021#345099287Jan 13, 2021Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#345099287$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #345099287
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 13, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 14, 2021
- Closed
- Feb 9, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 425
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1826 Cappella Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408
- 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.
Feb 22, 2008#311926927Feb 22, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#311926927$1,4639 viol.9 violations$1,463 in penalties
Inspection #311926927
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 22, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 22, 2008
- Closed
- Jun 6, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 300
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,950
- Penalties on Record
- $1,463
- Site Address
- 1835 Kerr St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (9 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $1,800 | $1,350 | Apr 28, 2008 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 2008 | - | - |
| 02002A | 1910.37 OSHA citation code: 19100037 B02 | Other | 1 | 3 | $150 | $113 | Apr 22, 2008 | - | - |
| 02002B | 1910.37 OSHA citation code: 19100037 B04 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 2008 | - | - |
| 02002C | 1910.37 OSHA citation code: 19100037 B05 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 2008 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 2008 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IVA | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 2008 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 2008 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 2008 | - | - |
Sep 18, 2001#304499148Sep 18, 2001Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#304499148$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #304499148
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 18, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 18, 2001
- Closed
- Sep 19, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 240
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1835 Kerr St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
- 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.
Jun 22, 2001#304495955Jun 22, 2001Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#304495955$1,1254 viol.4 violations$1,125 in penalties
Inspection #304495955
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 22, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 29, 2001
- Closed
- Sep 26, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 240
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,125
- Site Address
- 1835 Kerr St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,500 | $1,125 | Sep 19, 2001 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Sep 19, 2001 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Sep 19, 2001 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 H01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Sep 19, 2001 | - | - |
Jun 15, 2001#304495609Jun 15, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#304495609$7,4638 viol.8 violations$7,463 in penalties
Inspection #304495609
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 15, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 15, 2001
- Closed
- Sep 26, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 215
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 8 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,950
- Penalties on Record
- $7,463
- Site Address
- 1835 Kerr St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
- 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 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 ID | Serious | 1 | 9 | $4,000 | $3,000 | Sep 30, 2001 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 II | Serious | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Sep 30, 2001 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IB | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Sep 30, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 A02 IIIG | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,750 | $1,313 | Sep 7, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 7, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 A04 V | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,100 | $1,575 | Sep 7, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Sep 7, 2001 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Serious | 4 | 5 | $2,100 | $1,575 | Sep 7, 2001 | - | - |
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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.
5 inspections, 2001 to 2021. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Food Manufacturing, 22,553 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