TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC.
501 N. ELK RUN ROAD, WATERLOO, IA 50703
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Inspection records
Sep 24, 2025#348525056Sep 24, 2025Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#348525056$10,2501 viol.1 violation$10,250 in penalties
Inspection #348525056
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 24, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 13, 2025
- Final Order
- Mar 6, 2026
- Closed
- Apr 27, 2026
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,000
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,059
- Penalties on Record
- $10,250
- Site Address
- 501 N Elk Run Road, Waterloo, IA 50703
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 88.4 OSHA citation code: 88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2021) | Other | 1 | 3 | $12,059 | $10,250 | Apr 1, 2026 | - | Mar 6, 2026 |
Mar 11, 2025#348110511Mar 11, 2025Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#348110511$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #348110511
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 11, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 25, 2025
- Closed
- May 22, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,953
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 501 N Elk Run Road, Waterloo, IA 50703
- 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.
Feb 4, 2025#348028754Feb 4, 2025Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#348028754$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #348028754
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 4, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 4, 2025
- Closed
- Jun 23, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,963
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 501 N Elk Run Rd., Waterloo, IA 50703
- 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.
Feb 4, 2025#348021817Feb 4, 2025Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#348021817$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #348021817
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 4, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- May 27, 2025
- Closed
- Jun 10, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,963
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 501 N Elk Run Road, Waterloo, IA 50703
- 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.
Jan 2, 2025#347956682Jan 2, 2025Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#347956682$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #347956682
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 2, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 5, 2025
- Closed
- Jun 12, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 501 N Elk Run Road, Waterloo, IA 50703
- 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.
Oct 11, 2024#347813438Oct 11, 2024Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#347813438$15,0004 viol.4 violations$15,000 in penalties
Inspection #347813438
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 11, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 11, 2024
- Final Order
- Jan 23, 2025
- Closed
- Mar 3, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,100
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $26,702
- Penalties on Record
- $15,000
- Site Address
- 501 N Elk Run Road, Waterloo, IA 50703
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $13,394 | $8,000 | Feb 28, 2025 | - | Jan 23, 2025 |
| 01001B | 1910.138 Hand Protection OSHA citation code: 19100138 A | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 2025 | - | Jan 23, 2025 |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $12,055 | $6,500 | Feb 28, 2025 | - | Jan 23, 2025 |
| 02001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B07 IV | Other | 1 | 2 | $1,253 | $500 | Feb 28, 2025 | - | Jan 23, 2025 |
Oct 9, 2024#347814667Oct 9, 2024Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#347814667$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #347814667
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 9, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 17, 2025
- Closed
- Apr 16, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,100
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 501 N Elk Run Road, Waterloo, IA 50703
- 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.
Jul 10, 2024#347619850Jul 10, 2024Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#347619850$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #347619850
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 10, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 6, 2024
- Closed
- Nov 14, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,300
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 501 N Elk Run Road, Waterloo, IA 50703
- 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.
Mar 7, 2023#346534696Mar 7, 2023Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#346534696$14,5021 viol.1 violation$14,502 in penalties
Inspection #346534696
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 7, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- May 4, 2023
- Final Order
- May 31, 2023
- Closed
- Jun 22, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,200
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $14,502
- Site Address
- 501 N Elk Run Road, Waterloo, IA 50703
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002C | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B03 IV | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $14,502 | Jun 12, 2023 | - | May 31, 2023 |
Dec 28, 2022#346410483Dec 28, 2022Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#346410483$14,5021 viol.1 violation$14,502 in penalties
Inspection #346410483
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 28, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 28, 2022
- Final Order
- May 26, 2023
- Closed
- Oct 17, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,000
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $14,502
- Penalties on Record
- $14,502
- Site Address
- 501 N Elk Run Road, Waterloo, IA 50703
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 88.4 OSHA citation code: 88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2021) | Other | 1 | 3 | $14,502 | $14,502 | Jun 30, 2023 | - | May 26, 2023 |
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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.
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