SARA LEE CORPORATION
2000 BIFFLE ROAD, NEWBERN, TN 38059
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Inspection records
May 31, 2012#316572403May 31, 2012Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#316572403$3002 viol.2 violations$300 in penalties
Inspection #316572403
Dates
- Opened
- May 31, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- May 31, 2012
- Closed
- Jul 24, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 750
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 2000 Biffle Road, Newbern, TN 38059
- Industry
- 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.26 Dockboards OSHA citation code: 19100026 C02 VII | Other | 1 | 1 | $150 | $150 | Jul 9, 2012 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $150 | $150 | Jul 9, 2012 | - | - |
May 4, 2009#313449068May 4, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#313449068$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #313449068
Dates
- Opened
- May 4, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- May 4, 2009
- Closed
- Jun 5, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 825
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2000 Biffle Road, Newbern, TN 38059
- Industry
- 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
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.
Nov 28, 2007#311556260Nov 28, 2007Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#311556260$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #311556260
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 28, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 28, 2007
- Closed
- Jan 28, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 850
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2000 Biffle Road, Newbern, TN 38059
- Industry
- 311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses
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.
Apr 16, 2004#307673970Apr 16, 2004Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#307673970$2,3756 viol.6 violations$2,375 in penalties
Inspection #307673970
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 16, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 16, 2004
- Closed
- Aug 4, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 950
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,375
- Penalties on Record
- $2,375
- Site Address
- 2000 Biffle Road, Newbern, TN 38059
- Industry
- 311613 Rendering and Meat Byproduct 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 (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 2 | $750 | $750 | Jul 13, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $500 | $500 | Jul 13, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Aug 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 13, 2004 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 13, 2004 | - | - |
| 02003 | 900.602 | Other | 1 | 2 | $125 | $125 | Jul 13, 2004 | - | - |
Nov 13, 2000#304000284Nov 13, 2000Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#304000284$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #304000284
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 13, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 13, 2000
- Closed
- Jan 22, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 808
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2000 Biffle Road, Newbern, TN 38059
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 9, 2001 | - | - |
Jul 30, 1998#127316958Jul 30, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#127316958$21,6006 viol.6 violations$21,600 in penalties
Inspection #127316958
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 30, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 11, 1998
- Closed
- Nov 30, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 700
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $21,600
- Penalties on Record
- $21,600
- Site Address
- 2000 Biffle Road, Newbern, TN 38059
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D | Serious | 1 | 10 | $3,600 | $3,600 | Jan 23, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E05 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $3,600 | $3,600 | Feb 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F03 | Other | 1 | 10 | $3,600 | $3,600 | Nov 13, 1998 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 G01 II | Serious | 1 | 10 | $3,600 | $3,600 | Nov 13, 1998 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J02 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $3,600 | $3,600 | Jan 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 O01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $3,600 | $3,600 | Jan 12, 1999 | - | - |
Dec 18, 1996#127315653Dec 18, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#127315653$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #127315653
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 18, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 18, 1996
- Closed
- Jan 18, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 700
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2000 Biffle Road, Newbern, TN 38059
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A02 I | Other | 3 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 1997 | - | - |
Apr 30, 1992#114494321Apr 30, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#114494321$6003 viol.3 violations$600 in penalties
Inspection #114494321
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 30, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 30, 1992
- Closed
- Jun 25, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 2000 Biffle Road, Newbern, TN 38059
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $600 | Jun 4, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 4, 1992 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 4, 1992 | - | - |
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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.
8 inspections, 1992 to 2012. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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