TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC.
501 N. ELK RUN ROAD, WATERLOO, IA 50703
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Inspection records
May 10, 2000#300377306May 10, 2000Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#300377306$5003 viol.3 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #300377306
Dates
- Opened
- May 10, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- May 25, 2000
- Contested
- Jul 19, 2000
- Final Order
- Sep 20, 2001
- Closed
- Feb 4, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,200
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,000
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- 501 N. Elk Run Road, Waterloo, IA 50703
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Other | 1 | - | $2,500 | $500 | Aug 10, 2000 | Jul 19, 2000 | Sep 20, 2001 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | - | $2,500 | $0 | Aug 10, 2000 | Jul 19, 2000 | Sep 20, 2001 |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IIIC | Serious | 1 | - | $5,000 | $0 | Aug 10, 2000 | Jul 19, 2000 | Sep 20, 2001 |
Dec 7, 1999#115094195Dec 7, 1999Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#115094195$1001 viol.1 violation$100 in penalties
Inspection #115094195
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 7, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 8, 1999
- Contested
- Feb 15, 2000
- Final Order
- Jun 28, 2001
- Closed
- Jul 23, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2,000
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $100
- Site Address
- 501 N. Elk Run Road, Waterloo, IA 50703
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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's foot amputated in vertical auger
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 40004 OSHA citation code: 40004 2 | Other | 1 | 4 | $1,000 | $100 | Jan 25, 2000 | Feb 15, 2000 | Jun 28, 2001 |
Jun 10, 1999#115089971Jun 10, 1999Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#115089971$3,7501 viol.1 violation$3,750 in penalties
Inspection #115089971
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 10, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 12, 1999
- Contested
- Sep 2, 1999
- Final Order
- Oct 30, 2002
- Closed
- Feb 4, 2003
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 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,750
- Penalties on Record
- $3,750
- Site Address
- 501 N. Elk Run Road, Waterloo, IA 50703
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 | 880004 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $3,750 | $3,750 | Aug 12, 1999 | Sep 2, 1999 | Oct 30, 2002 |
Feb 12, 1997#115076499Feb 12, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115076499$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115076499
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 12, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 12, 1997
- Closed
- Feb 18, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,100
- 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
- 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.
Oct 26, 1994#115065609Oct 26, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115065609$1,4441 viol.1 violation$1,444 in penalties
Inspection #115065609
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 26, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 10, 1994
- Contested
- Dec 19, 1994
- Closed
- Mar 6, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,740
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,444
- Penalties on Record
- $1,444
- Site Address
- 501 N. Elk Run Road, Waterloo, IA 50703
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.254 Arc Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100254 D06 | Serious | 1 | 25 | $1,444 | $1,444 | Jan 6, 1995 | Dec 19, 1994 | - |
Mar 14, 1994#115062754Mar 14, 1994Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#115062754$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115062754
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 14, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 14, 1994
- Closed
- Mar 14, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,700
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 501 N. Elk Run Road, Waterloo, IA 50703
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Jul 22, 1993#115057218Jul 22, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#115057218$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115057218
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 22, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 17, 1993
- Closed
- Aug 17, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,750
- 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
- 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.
Jul 1, 1993#115062556Jul 1, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115062556$7,50011 viol.11 violations$7,500 in penalties
Inspection #115062556
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 1, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 6, 1993
- Closed
- Mar 14, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,700
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $16,000
- Penalties on Record
- $7,500
- Site Address
- 501 N. Elk Run Road, Waterloo, IA 50703
- 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 (5 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D02 | Other | 1 | 999 | $1,500 | $700 | Aug 9, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 F05 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $5,000 | $2,350 | Aug 17, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1993 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D02 I | Serious | 1 | 20 | $1,500 | $700 | Aug 9, 1993 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 I | Serious | 1 | 20 | $5,000 | $2,350 | Sep 20, 1993 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 16, 1991#104252812Dec 16, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#104252812$2,5001 viol.1 violation$2,500 in penalties
Inspection #104252812
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 16, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 6, 1992
- Contested
- Feb 24, 1992
- Final Order
- Nov 19, 1992
- Closed
- Feb 5, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,800
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,500
- Site Address
- 501 N. Elk Run Road, Waterloo, IA 50703
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 E02 II0B | Other | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Feb 14, 1992 | Feb 24, 1992 | Nov 19, 1992 |
Jul 16, 1991#115043119Jul 16, 1991Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#115043119$3,5504 viol.4 violations$3,550 in penalties
Inspection #115043119
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 16, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 17, 1991
- Contested
- Aug 28, 1991
- Closed
- Jan 23, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,603
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,850
- Penalties on Record
- $3,550
- Site Address
- 501 N. Elk Run Road, Waterloo, IA 50703
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Aug 28, 1991. Final orders are recorded through Jan 23, 1992. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 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 | 1 | 1 | $2,275 | $1,600 | Aug 25, 1991 | Aug 28, 1991 | Jan 23, 1992 |
| 01002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | $325 | Aug 12, 1991 | Aug 28, 1991 | Jan 23, 1992 |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $975 | $325 | Aug 12, 1991 | Aug 28, 1991 | Jan 23, 1992 |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | $1,300 | Aug 12, 1991 | Aug 28, 1991 | - |
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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.
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.
50 inspections, 1991 to 2025. 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).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
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.