SWIFT & COMPANY
N. 9TH AVENUE, MARSHALLTOWN, IA 50158
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Inspection records
Feb 6, 2012#316356807Feb 6, 2012Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#316356807$17,7508 viol.8 violations$17,750 in penalties
Inspection #316356807
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 6, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 22, 2012
- Closed
- May 15, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,400
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $22,500
- Penalties on Record
- $17,750
- Site Address
- 402 N. 10th Avenue, Marshalltown, IA 50158
- 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.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee's fingers are amputated by machine
Violations
Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 880004 | Other | 1 | 2 | $2,500 | $1,000 | May 8, 2012 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Other | 2 | 4 | $5,000 | $5,000 | May 8, 2012 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 F03 II | Other | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 8, 2012 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Serious | 2 | 2 | $2,500 | $1,000 | May 8, 2012 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 H01 | Serious | 5 | 23 | $0 | $0 | May 8, 2012 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 9, 2009#313423634Jun 9, 2009Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#313423634$2,0003 viol.3 violations$2,000 in penalties
Inspection #313423634
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 9, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 10, 2009
- Closed
- Feb 24, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,300
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,825
- Penalties on Record
- $2,000
- Site Address
- 402 N. 10th Avenue, Marshalltown, IA 50158
- 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 (3 of 3 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 | Other | 3 | 6 | $2,125 | $1,000 | Aug 17, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,700 | $1,000 | Jul 17, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 2009 | - | - |
Feb 12, 2008#311847651Feb 12, 2008Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#311847651$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #311847651
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 12, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 12, 2008
- Closed
- Feb 29, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,030
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 402 N. 10th Avenue, Marshalltown, IA 50158
- 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.
Sep 17, 2007#311502215Sep 17, 2007Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#311502215$8,0008 viol.8 violations$8,000 in penalties
Inspection #311502215
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 17, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 19, 2007
- Contested
- Mar 7, 2008
- Final Order
- Oct 21, 2008
- Closed
- Nov 7, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,500
- Penalties on Record
- $8,000
- Site Address
- 402 N. 10th Avenue, Marshalltown, IA 50158
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 2 | 22 | $3,500 | $2,000 | Nov 21, 2008 | Mar 7, 2008 | Oct 12, 2008 |
| 01001B | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 II | Other | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 21, 2009 | Mar 7, 2008 | Oct 21, 2008 |
| 01002A | 1910.36 OSHA citation code: 19100036 G01 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $3,500 | $2,500 | Jan 21, 2009 | Mar 7, 2008 | Oct 21, 2008 |
| 01002B | 1910.36 OSHA citation code: 19100036 G02 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jan 21, 2009 | Mar 7, 2008 | Oct 21, 2008 |
| 01002C | 1910.36 OSHA citation code: 19100036 G04 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Apr 4, 2008 | Mar 7, 2008 | Oct 21, 2008 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 28, 2007#310085667Mar 28, 2007Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#310085667$1,8751 viol.1 violation$1,875 in penalties
Inspection #310085667
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 28, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 16, 2007
- Contested
- May 22, 2007
- Final Order
- Oct 17, 2007
- Closed
- Feb 6, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,875
- Penalties on Record
- $1,875
- Site Address
- 402 N. 10th Avenue, Marshalltown, IA 50158
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,875 | $1,875 | Jun 12, 2007 | May 22, 2007 | Oct 17, 2007 |
Oct 11, 2005#308261767Oct 11, 2005Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#308261767$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #308261767
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 11, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 19, 2005
- Closed
- Feb 16, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,160
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 402 N. 10th Avenue, Marshalltown, IA 50158
- 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.
Oct 20, 2003#306679564Oct 20, 2003Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#306679564$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #306679564
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 20, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 21, 2003
- Closed
- Oct 27, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2,150
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 402 N. 10th Avenue, Marshalltown, IA 50158
- Industry
- 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
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.
Nov 20, 2001#304790132Nov 20, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#304790132$2,5001 viol.1 violation$2,500 in penalties
Inspection #304790132
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 20, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 18, 2001
- Closed
- Feb 19, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $5,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,500
- Site Address
- 402 N. 10th Avenue, Marshalltown, IA 50158
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 C01 I | Repeat | 1 | 150 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Feb 4, 2002 | - | - |
Jul 30, 2001#303744718Jul 30, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#303744718$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #303744718
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 30, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 1, 2001
- Closed
- Aug 13, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,048
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 402 N. 10th Avenue, Marshalltown, IA 50158
- 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.
Apr 9, 2001#303736227Apr 9, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#303736227$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #303736227
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 9, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 9, 2001
- Closed
- Apr 30, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 402 N. 10th Avenue, Marshalltown, IA 50158
- 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.
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About these records
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
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.
14 inspections, 1989 to 2012. 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).
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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
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: animal (except poultry) slaughtering reported 4.0 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 3.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source