JOHN MORRELL & CO.
1200 BLUFF ROAD, SIOUX CITY, IA 51106 · NAICS 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
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Jan 22, 1992#115046575Jan 22, 1992Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#115046575$15,80032 viol.32 violations$15,800 in penalties
Inspection #115046575
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 22, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 6, 1992
- Contested
- Mar 27, 1992
- Final Order
- Jul 22, 1994
- Closed
- Aug 2, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 32
- Violation Types
- 23 serious, 2 repeat, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $186,500
- Penalties on Record
- $15,800
- Site Address
- 1200 Bluff Road, Sioux City, IA 51106
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 32 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 | Other | 2 | 24 | $3,500 | $100 | Apr 22, 1992 | Mar 27, 1992 | Jul 22, 1994 |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Other | 1 | 10 | $3,500 | $100 | Mar 24, 1992 | Mar 27, 1992 | Jul 22, 1994 |
| 01003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D02 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $5,000 | $1,000 | Mar 26, 1992 | Mar 27, 1992 | Jul 22, 1994 |
| 01004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Other | 3 | 24 | $2,500 | $200 | Apr 7, 1992 | Mar 27, 1992 | Jul 22, 1994 |
| 01005 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $3,500 | $1,000 | Apr 22, 1992 | Mar 27, 1992 | Jul 22, 1994 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 32 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 16, 1991#104261409Sep 16, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#104261409$5,1002 viol.2 violations$5,100 in penalties
Inspection #104261409
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 16, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 19, 1991
- Contested
- Oct 22, 1991
- Final Order
- Sep 9, 1992
- Closed
- Nov 23, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,100
- Site Address
- 1200 Bluff Road, Sioux City, IA 51106
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $5,000 | $100 | Oct 9, 1991 | Oct 22, 1991 | Sep 9, 1992 |
| 01005 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 8 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Oct 9, 1991 | Oct 22, 1991 | Sep 9, 1992 |
Sep 10, 1991#115044919Sep 10, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#115044919$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115044919
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 10, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 11, 1991
- Closed
- Sep 11, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1200 Bluff Road, Sioux City, IA 51106
- 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.
Apr 3, 1991#115040768Apr 3, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#115040768$2,0003 viol.3 violations$2,000 in penalties
Inspection #115040768
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 3, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 28, 1991
- Contested
- Sep 19, 1991
- Final Order
- Jul 22, 1994
- Closed
- Aug 16, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,300
- Penalties on Record
- $2,000
- Site Address
- 1200 Bluff Road, Sioux City, IA 51106
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 880004 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $1,000 | $900 | Sep 13, 1991 | Sep 19, 1991 | Jul 22, 1994 |
| 01002 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 E02 II0B | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | $900 | Sep 13, 1991 | Sep 19, 1991 | Jul 22, 1994 |
| 02001 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 E01 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $300 | $200 | Sep 13, 1991 | Sep 19, 1991 | Jul 22, 1994 |
Jan 31, 1991#104260971Jan 31, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#104260971$9005 viol.5 violations$900 in penalties
Inspection #104260971
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 31, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 19, 1991
- Contested
- Mar 15, 1991
- Final Order
- Aug 29, 1991
- Closed
- Aug 29, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,470
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- 1200 Bluff Road, Sioux City, IA 51106
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 2 | 49 | $490 | $300 | Apr 9, 1991 | Mar 15, 1991 | Aug 29, 1991 |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Serious | 2 | 49 | $0 | $0 | Apr 9, 1991 | Mar 15, 1991 | Aug 29, 1991 |
| 01001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B09 | Serious | 2 | 49 | $0 | $0 | Apr 9, 1991 | Mar 15, 1991 | Aug 29, 1991 |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E03 | Serious | 2 | 49 | $490 | $300 | Apr 9, 1991 | Mar 15, 1991 | Aug 29, 1991 |
| 01003 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 2 | 49 | $490 | $300 | Apr 9, 1991 | Mar 15, 1991 | Aug 29, 1991 |
Aug 23, 1990#104255278Aug 23, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#104255278$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104255278
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 23, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 23, 1990
- Closed
- Aug 23, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,128
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1200 Bluff Road, Sioux City, IA 51106
- 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.
Aug 2, 1990#104215157Aug 2, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#104215157$7001 viol.1 violation$700 in penalties
Inspection #104215157
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 2, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 2, 1990
- Contested
- Aug 29, 1990
- Final Order
- Mar 25, 1991
- Closed
- Apr 22, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,140
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $700
- Site Address
- 1200 Bluff Road, Sioux City, IA 51106
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 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 | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $700 | Aug 27, 1990 | Aug 29, 1990 | Mar 25, 1991 |
Aug 1, 1990#104255989Aug 1, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#104255989$5,0002 viol.2 violations$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #104255989
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 1, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 31, 1990
- Contested
- Nov 13, 1990
- Final Order
- Dec 5, 1991
- Closed
- Feb 9, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,128
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $18,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- 1200 Bluff Road, Sioux City, IA 51106
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 880004 | Serious | 1 | 112 | $9,000 | $2,500 | Jun 5, 1993 | Nov 13, 1990 | Dec 5, 1991 |
| 01002 | 880004 | Serious | 1 | 112 | $9,000 | $2,500 | Jun 5, 1993 | Nov 13, 1990 | Dec 5, 1991 |
Failure to Abate Penalties2 citations, $10,000 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 2 citations issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.
| Citation | FTA Inspection | FTA Issuance | FTA Penalty | FTA Contest | FTA Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | #115052474 | Oct 26, 1992 | $5,000 | - | Dec 5, 1995 |
| 01002 | #115052474 | Oct 26, 1992 | $5,000 | - | Dec 5, 1995 |
Jul 10, 1990#104253463Jul 10, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#104253463$7002 viol.2 violations$700 in penalties
Inspection #104253463
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 10, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 10, 1990
- Contested
- Aug 6, 1990
- Final Order
- May 13, 1991
- Closed
- Jun 10, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,150
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,300
- Penalties on Record
- $700
- Site Address
- 1200 Bluff Road, Sioux City, IA 51106
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 880004 | Serious | 1 | 999 | $700 | $400 | Aug 27, 1990 | Aug 6, 1990 | May 13, 1991 |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $600 | $300 | Aug 4, 1990 | Aug 6, 1990 | May 13, 1991 |
Dec 5, 1989#104247192Dec 5, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#104247192$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104247192
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 5, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 19, 1990
- Closed
- Jan 23, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 3 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1200 Bluff Road, Sioux City, IA 51106
- 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.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, violations table fields fta_insp_nr, fta_issuance_date, fta_penalty, fta_contest_date, fta_final_order_date. The FTA follow-up inspection is linked via fta_insp_nr to the inspection activity number (exact government key). When the follow-up inspection is not currently on record in SafetyRecord, the inspection number is shown without a link.
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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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Food Manufacturing, 23,530 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: animal (except poultry) slaughtering reported 4.0 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 3.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source