TYSON FOODS
1 TYSON AVENUE, NOEL, MO 64854 · NAICS 311615 Poultry Processing
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Inspection records
Aug 20, 2020#344902234Aug 20, 2020FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, HealthFatality#344902234$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #344902234
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 20, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 5, 2021
- Closed
- Mar 2, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,100
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1 Tyson Avenue, Noel, MO 64854
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
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 with covid-19 infection dies
Jun 25, 2020#344902218Jun 25, 2020FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, HealthFatality#344902218$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #344902218
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 25, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 25, 2020
- Closed
- Mar 15, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,100
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1 Tyson Avenue, Noel, MO 64854
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
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 with covid-19 infection dies
Jun 24, 2020#344803564Jun 24, 2020FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, HealthFatality#344803564$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #344803564
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 24, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 24, 2020
- Closed
- Mar 3, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,406
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1 Tyson Avenue, Noel, MO 64854
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
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.
Two employees with covid-19 infection die
Oct 20, 2010#314469271Oct 20, 2010Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#314469271$8,0002 viol.2 violations$8,000 in penalties
Inspection #314469271
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 20, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 20, 2010
- Closed
- Jan 5, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,400
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,000
- Penalties on Record
- $8,000
- Site Address
- One Tyson Avenue, Noel, MO 64854
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01004 | 1910.137 Electrical Protective Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100137 B02 VIII | Other | 1 | 30 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Dec 29, 2010 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M05 I | Other | 1 | 30 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Dec 29, 2010 | - | - |
Jan 9, 2007#309711430Jan 9, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#309711430$40,00016 viol.16 violations$40,000 in penalties
Inspection #309711430
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 9, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 5, 2007
- Contested
- Jul 18, 2007
- Final Order
- Jun 16, 2008
- Closed
- Jun 14, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 900
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 13 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $114,500
- Penalties on Record
- $40,000
- Site Address
- One Tyson Avenue, Noel, MO 64854
- 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 (5 of 16 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 1 | 21 | $2,000 | $4,000 | Jul 13, 2007 | Jul 18, 2007 | Jun 16, 2008 |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | 5 | 11 | $2,000 | $0 | Jul 13, 2007 | Jul 18, 2007 | Jun 16, 2008 |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $5,000 | $4,000 | Jul 13, 2007 | Jul 18, 2007 | Jun 16, 2008 |
| 01006 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B01 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $1,500 | $4,000 | Jul 13, 2007 | Jul 18, 2007 | Jun 16, 2008 |
| 01011 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,500 | $4,000 | Jul 13, 2007 | Jul 18, 2007 | Jun 16, 2008 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 16 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 9, 2007#309706794Jan 9, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#309706794$80,00022 viol.22 violations$80,000 in penalties
Inspection #309706794
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 9, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 5, 2007
- Contested
- Jul 18, 2007
- Final Order
- Jun 16, 2008
- Closed
- Feb 14, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 900
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 22
- Violation Types
- 11 serious, 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $47,000
- Penalties on Record
- $80,000
- Site Address
- One Tyson Avenue, Noel, MO 64854
- 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 (5 of 22 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 2 | 10 | $5,000 | $7,000 | Aug 6, 2007 | Jul 18, 2007 | Jun 16, 2008 |
| 01003A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D02 I | Other | 3 | 900 | $3,500 | $2,000 | Jan 16, 2009 | Jul 18, 2007 | Jun 16, 2008 |
| 01003B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 I | Serious | 6 | 900 | $0 | $0 | Jan 16, 2009 | Jul 18, 2007 | Jun 16, 2008 |
| 01003C | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 II | Serious | 2 | 900 | $0 | $0 | Jan 16, 2009 | Jul 18, 2007 | Jun 16, 2008 |
| 01004A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E01 | Other | 13 | 900 | $5,000 | $2,000 | Aug 6, 2007 | Jul 18, 2007 | Jun 16, 2008 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 22 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 24, 2003#305389637Mar 24, 2003Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#305389637$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #305389637
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 24, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 25, 2003
- Closed
- Oct 29, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 15
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- One Tyson Avenue, Noel, MO 64854
- 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.
Jan 30, 2002#304307341Jan 30, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#304307341$1002 viol.2 violations$100 in penalties
Inspection #304307341
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 30, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 31, 2002
- Closed
- May 30, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,150
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,275
- Penalties on Record
- $100
- Site Address
- 1 Tyson Avenue, Noel, MO 64854
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Other | 3 | 2 | $1,275 | $100 | Mar 14, 2002 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 2002 | - | - |
Jan 30, 2002#304307333Jan 30, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#304307333$8,00012 viol.12 violations$8,000 in penalties
Inspection #304307333
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 30, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 31, 2002
- Contested
- Apr 12, 2002
- Final Order
- Aug 21, 2002
- Closed
- Jan 10, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,150
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $20,500
- Penalties on Record
- $8,000
- Site Address
- 1 Tyson Avenue, Noel, MO 64854
- 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 (5 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Other | 3 | 4 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Apr 3, 2002 | Apr 12, 2002 | Aug 21, 2002 |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,000 | $1,500 | Jul 10, 2002 | Apr 12, 2002 | Aug 21, 2002 |
| 01004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $500 | Jul 10, 2002 | Apr 12, 2002 | Aug 21, 2002 |
| 01005 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $500 | Apr 3, 2002 | Apr 12, 2002 | Aug 21, 2002 |
| 01006 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 A02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Apr 3, 2002 | Apr 12, 2002 | Aug 21, 2002 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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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.
9 inspections, 2002 to 2020. 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, 23,611 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