TYSON FOODS, INC.
612 LOCUST STREET, DARDANELLE, AR 72834 · NAICS 311615 Poultry Processing
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Inspection records
Nov 18, 2009#313725673Nov 18, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#313725673$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #313725673
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 18, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 18, 2009
- Closed
- Nov 18, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 612 Locust Street, Dardanelle, AR 72834
- 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.
Oct 21, 2003#307107649Oct 21, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#307107649$5002 viol.2 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #307107649
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 21, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 23, 2003
- Contested
- Dec 18, 2003
- Final Order
- Jun 17, 2004
- Closed
- Jul 2, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,089
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,125
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- 12971 Hwy. 7, Dardanelle, AR 72834
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01003 | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Other | 1 | - | $5,000 | $0 | Dec 8, 2003 | Dec 18, 2003 | Jun 17, 2004 |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 J01 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | $500 | Dec 8, 2003 | Dec 18, 2003 | Jun 17, 2004 |
Oct 21, 2003#117973685Oct 21, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#117973685$5002 viol.2 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #117973685
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 21, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 23, 2003
- Contested
- Dec 18, 2003
- Final Order
- Jun 17, 2004
- Closed
- Jul 2, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,081
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,125
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- 612 Locust Street, Dardanelle, AR 72834
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 F03 I | Other | 1 | 8 | $4,500 | $0 | Dec 8, 2003 | Dec 18, 2003 | Jun 17, 2004 |
| 01003 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 2 | 3 | $1,625 | $500 | Dec 30, 2003 | Dec 18, 2003 | Jun 17, 2004 |
Oct 19, 2002#305925505Oct 19, 2002Accident (A) · No Inspection scope, Safety#305925505$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #305925505
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 19, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 19, 2002
- Closed
- Oct 20, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 400
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 612 Locust, Dardanelle, AR 72958
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Feb 2, 1999#302138938Feb 2, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#302138938$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302138938
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 2, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 4, 1999
- Closed
- Sep 8, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 12971 Hwy. 7, Dardanelle, AR 72834
- 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.
Feb 2, 1999#123445546Feb 2, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#123445546$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #123445546
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 2, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 4, 1999
- Closed
- Sep 8, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 12971 Hwy. 7, Dardanelle, AR 72834
- 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.
Jul 28, 1998#302075536Jul 28, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#302075536$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302075536
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 28, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 29, 1998
- Closed
- Jan 15, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,085
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 6th & Locust, Dardanelle, AR 72834
- 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.
Apr 10, 1995#123380636Apr 10, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#123380636$9381 viol.1 violation$938 in penalties
Inspection #123380636
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 10, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 10, 1995
- Closed
- Jul 27, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,875
- Penalties on Record
- $938
- Site Address
- 6th & Locust, Dardanelle, AR 72958
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 J01 IV | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,875 | $938 | Jun 16, 1995 | - | - |
May 10, 1991#100766229May 10, 1991Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#100766229$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100766229
Dates
- Opened
- May 10, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- May 10, 1991
- Closed
- Jun 3, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 12971 Hwy. 7, Dardanelle, AR 72834
- 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.
Oct 24, 1988#106780075Oct 24, 1988Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#106780075$8001 viol.1 violation$800 in penalties
Inspection #106780075
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 24, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 25, 1988
- Closed
- Dec 12, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 950
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $800
- Penalties on Record
- $800
- Site Address
- 6th & Locust, Dardanelle, AR 72834
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 4 | $800 | $800 | Dec 5, 1988 | - | - |
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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.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Food Manufacturing, 22,560 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