KAYEM FOODS, INCORPORATED
75 ARLINGTON STREET, CHELSEA, MA 02150
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Inspection records
Apr 11, 2019#343923421Apr 11, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#343923421$7,5002 viol.2 violations$7,500 in penalties
Inspection #343923421
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 11, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 11, 2019
- Final Order
- Aug 28, 2019
- Closed
- Sep 6, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,260
- Penalties on Record
- $7,500
- Site Address
- 75 Arlington Street, Chelsea, MA 02150
- Industry
- 311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses
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.
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 amputates fingertip in conveyor belt gear
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $13,260 | $7,500 | - | Aug 28, 2019 | |
| 01001B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 H01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | - | Aug 28, 2019 |
May 6, 2010#314487596May 6, 2010Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#314487596$7,87512 viol.12 violations$7,875 in penalties
Inspection #314487596
Dates
- Opened
- May 6, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 4, 2010
- Closed
- Dec 20, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 440
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,750
- Penalties on Record
- $7,875
- Site Address
- 75 Arlington Street, Chelsea, MA 02150
- Industry
- 311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses
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 (6 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 B04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | $1,125 | Nov 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.26 Dockboards OSHA citation code: 19100026 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | $1,125 | Nov 10, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IIIB | Serious | 1 | 4 | $3,150 | $1,575 | Nov 10, 2010 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.4 Recording Criteria OSHA citation code: 19040004 A | Other | 3 | 1 | $900 | $450 | Nov 23, 2010 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1904.4 Recording Criteria OSHA citation code: 19040004 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $900 | $450 | Nov 23, 2010 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1904.4 Recording Criteria OSHA citation code: 19040004 A | Other | 3 | 2 | $900 | $450 | Nov 23, 2010 | - | - |
Showing the 6 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.
Jan 5, 2005#308104470Jan 5, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#308104470$4,5015 viol.5 violations$4,501 in penalties
Inspection #308104470
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 5, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 7, 2005
- Closed
- Apr 14, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 452
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,000
- Penalties on Record
- $4,501
- Site Address
- 75 Arlington Street, Chelsea, MA 02150
- 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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D03 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $1,500 | $750 | May 18, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 50 | $4,500 | $2,250 | May 18, 2005 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Serious | 1 | 20 | $1,125 | $563 | May 18, 2005 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $1,875 | $938 | May 18, 2005 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | May 18, 2005 | - | - |
Sep 25, 2001#116298720Sep 25, 2001Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#116298720$5,4386 viol.6 violations$5,438 in penalties
Inspection #116298720
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 25, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 19, 2001
- Contested
- Feb 8, 2002
- Final Order
- Sep 26, 2002
- Closed
- Oct 7, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 310
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,875
- Penalties on Record
- $5,438
- Site Address
- 75 Arlington Street, Chelsea, MA 02150
- 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 (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | 8 | 5 | $1,500 | $750 | Mar 5, 2002 | Feb 8, 2002 | Sep 26, 2002 |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,625 | $1,313 | Mar 5, 2002 | Feb 8, 2002 | Sep 26, 2002 |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | $1,125 | Mar 5, 2002 | Feb 8, 2002 | Sep 26, 2002 |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $750 | Mar 5, 2002 | Feb 8, 2002 | Sep 26, 2002 |
| 01005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 3 | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Mar 5, 2002 | Feb 8, 2002 | Sep 26, 2002 |
| 01006 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $750 | Mar 5, 2002 | Feb 8, 2002 | Sep 26, 2002 |
Sep 24, 2001#304235898Sep 24, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#304235898$2,0635 viol.5 violations$2,063 in penalties
Inspection #304235898
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 24, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 19, 2001
- Contested
- Feb 8, 2002
- Final Order
- Sep 26, 2002
- Closed
- Oct 7, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 310
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,125
- Penalties on Record
- $2,063
- Site Address
- 75 Arlington Street, Chelsea, MA 02150
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 2 | 0.5152 - 9.2075 | mg/m³ |
| Nitric Acid | 2 | 0 | ppm |
| Phosphoric Acid | 2 | 0 | ppm |
| Sample WeightQC | 2 | 0.457 - 8.246 | mg |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Mar 5, 2002 | Feb 8, 2002 | Sep 26, 2002 |
| 01003A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $1,125 | $563 | Mar 5, 2002 | Feb 8, 2002 | Sep 26, 2002 |
| 01003B | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 4 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Mar 5, 2002 | Feb 8, 2002 | Sep 26, 2002 |
| 01004 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 3 | 20 | $1,500 | $750 | Mar 5, 2002 | Feb 8, 2002 | Sep 26, 2002 |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Mar 5, 2002 | Feb 8, 2002 | Sep 26, 2002 |
Mar 11, 1992#107533747Mar 11, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#107533747$6,50017 viol.17 violations$6,500 in penalties
Inspection #107533747
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 11, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 11, 1992
- Closed
- Jun 25, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 260
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 17
- Violation Types
- 10 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,375
- Penalties on Record
- $6,500
- Site Address
- 75 Arlington Street, Chelsea, MA 02150
- 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 (6 of 17 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $1,000 | May 23, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 F | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $1,000 | May 23, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,875 | $1,000 | Jun 19, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jun 19, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 6 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jun 19, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | $1,000 | Jun 19, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 17 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 16, 1989#102812013Jun 16, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#102812013$2,00012 viol.12 violations$2,000 in penalties
Inspection #102812013
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 16, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 16, 1989
- Closed
- Dec 20, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 230
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,080
- Penalties on Record
- $2,000
- Site Address
- 75 Arlington Street, Chelsea, MA 02150
- 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 (6 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 L01 | Serious | 6 | 6 | $480 | $400 | Oct 2, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B02 | Serious | 6 | 6 | $480 | $480 | Oct 2, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E03 | Serious | 6 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Oct 2, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $320 | $320 | Sep 5, 1989 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $320 | $320 | Sep 5, 1989 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 III | Serious | 6 | 6 | $480 | $480 | Oct 2, 1989 | - | - |
Showing the 6 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.
Jan 15, 1987#100453505Jan 15, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#100453505$2403 viol.3 violations$240 in penalties
Inspection #100453505
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 15, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 21, 1987
- Closed
- May 4, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 230
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $240
- Penalties on Record
- $240
- Site Address
- 75 Arlington Street, Chelsea, MA 02150
- 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 (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 | Serious | 5 | 6 | $240 | $240 | Mar 23, 1987 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 16 | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 1987 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Other | 1 | 16 | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 1987 | - | - |
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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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