TYSON FOODS INC
100 E CASSADY, Nashville, AR 71852
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Inspection records
Apr 8, 2004#307430140Apr 8, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#307430140$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #307430140
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 8, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 9, 2004
- Closed
- Jun 15, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,850
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 100 E. Cassady St., Nashville, AR 71852
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Dioxide | 9 | 0 - 5542 | ppm |
Nov 23, 2001#304821978Nov 23, 2001FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#304821978$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #304821978
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 23, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 10, 2001
- Closed
- Sep 5, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,850
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 100 E. Cassady St., Nashville, AR 71852
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
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 dies of blows to the head
Jul 11, 2001#304442692Jul 11, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#304442692$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #304442692
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 11, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 11, 2001
- Closed
- Jul 11, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,947
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 100 East Cassady, Nashville, AR 71852
- 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.
Nov 13, 1998#302075924Nov 13, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#302075924$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302075924
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 13, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 16, 1998
- Closed
- Jul 16, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,975
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $900
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 100 E. Cassady St., Nashville, AR 71852
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.2 OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 56 | 56 | $900 | $0 | May 9, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 F02 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 9, 1999 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 9, 1999 | - | - |
Apr 23, 1997#123443525Apr 23, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#123443525$2,5002 viol.2 violations$2,500 in penalties
Inspection #123443525
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 23, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 24, 1997
- Closed
- Jul 14, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,900
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,738
- Penalties on Record
- $2,500
- Site Address
- 100 E. Cassady St., Nashville, AR 71852
- 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 | 1910.304 Wiring design and protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 A02 | Serious | 2 | 6 | $1,913 | $600 | Jun 6, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.304 Wiring design and protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | 2 | 7 | $3,825 | $1,900 | Jun 6, 1997 | - | - |
Apr 15, 1991#107609380Apr 15, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#107609380$7501 viol.1 violation$750 in penalties
Inspection #107609380
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 15, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 16, 1991
- Closed
- Jun 3, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 29
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,500
- Penalties on Record
- $750
- Site Address
- 100 E. Cassady St., Nashville, AR 71852
- 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 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Jun 4, 1991 | - | - |
Jul 20, 1988#106781925Jul 20, 1988Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#106781925$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #106781925
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 20, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 20, 1988
- Closed
- Jul 20, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 23
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 100 E. Cassady St., Nashville, AR 71852
- 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.
Oct 27, 1987#102389467Oct 27, 1987FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#102389467$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #102389467
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 27, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 28, 1987
- Closed
- Nov 16, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 100 E. Cassady St., Nashville, AR 71852
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
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 killed when burned by pressure cooker release
May 7, 1985#2185007May 7, 1985Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#2185007$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2185007
Dates
- Opened
- May 7, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- May 7, 1985
- Closed
- May 13, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 100 E Cassady, Nashville, AR 71852
- 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.
Dec 15, 1982#16609091Dec 15, 1982Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#16609091$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16609091
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 15, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 15, 1982
- Closed
- Dec 21, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 650
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 100 E Cassady, Nashville, AR 71852
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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.
Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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.
12 inspections, 1981 to 2004. 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
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
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