MONFORT BEEF DBA SWIFT IND. PACKING CO.
1700 E. MAURY, DES MOINES, IA 50317
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Inspection records
Aug 31, 1993#115065419Aug 31, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115065419$6,0004 viol.4 violations$6,000 in penalties
Inspection #115065419
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 31, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 15, 1993
- Contested
- Oct 18, 1993
- Final Order
- Mar 28, 1995
- Closed
- Mar 28, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,175
- Penalties on Record
- $6,000
- Site Address
- 1700 E. Maury, Des Moines, IA 50317
- 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.
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 has three fingers amputated in packaging machine
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 6 | $2,750 | $1,500 | Oct 13, 1993 | Oct 18, 1993 | Mar 28, 1995 |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 6 | $2,750 | $1,500 | Oct 13, 1993 | Oct 18, 1993 | Mar 28, 1995 |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 6 | $2,750 | $2,000 | Oct 13, 1993 | Oct 18, 1993 | Mar 28, 1995 |
| 01006 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 E01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,925 | $1,000 | Oct 13, 1993 | Oct 18, 1993 | Mar 28, 1995 |
Dec 14, 1990#104256292Dec 14, 1990Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#104256292$2,2005 viol.5 violations$2,200 in penalties
Inspection #104256292
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 14, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 2, 1991
- Contested
- Jan 23, 1991
- Final Order
- Apr 22, 1991
- Closed
- Apr 22, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,025
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,150
- Penalties on Record
- $2,200
- Site Address
- 1700 E. Maury, Des Moines, IA 50317
- 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 5 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 | $630 | $440 | Jan 17, 1991 | Jan 23, 1991 | Apr 22, 1991 |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 I02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $630 | $440 | Jan 26, 1991 | Jan 23, 1991 | Apr 22, 1991 |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Serious | 10 | 1 | $630 | $440 | Jan 26, 1991 | Jan 23, 1991 | Apr 22, 1991 |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 3 | 1 | $630 | $440 | Jan 26, 1991 | Jan 23, 1991 | Apr 22, 1991 |
| 01005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 J02 II | Serious | 3 | 1 | $630 | $440 | Feb 18, 1991 | Jan 23, 1991 | Apr 22, 1991 |
Jul 11, 1990#104255765Jul 11, 1990Accident (A) · No Inspection scope, Health#104255765$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104255765
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 11, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 11, 1990
- Closed
- Jul 18, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1700 E. Maury, Des Moines, IA 50317
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Jan 30, 1990#104246178Jan 30, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#104246178$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104246178
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 30, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 30, 1990
- Closed
- Jan 30, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1700 E. Maury, Des Moines, IA 50317
- 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.
Jan 4, 1989#104228275Jan 4, 1989Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#104228275$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104228275
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 4, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 4, 1989
- Closed
- Jan 4, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 6
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1700 E. Maury, Des Moines, IA 50317
- 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.
Nov 29, 1988#104226519Nov 29, 1988Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#104226519$1,00010 viol.10 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #104226519
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 29, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 6, 1989
- Closed
- Jun 27, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,030
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 10 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,360
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 1700 E. Maury, Des Moines, IA 50317
- 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 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 880004 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $240 | $200 | Feb 2, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 880004 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $240 | $200 | Feb 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 10 | 24 | $640 | $400 | Apr 1, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G05 I | Serious | 4 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Apr 1, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Serious | 17 | 17 | $0 | $0 | Apr 1, 1989 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 7, 1988#104216841Nov 7, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#104216841$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104216841
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 7, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 7, 1988
- Closed
- Nov 7, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,030
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1700 E. Maury, Des Moines, IA 50317
- 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.
Mar 10, 1988#104216023Mar 10, 1988Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#104216023$3806 viol.6 violations$380 in penalties
Inspection #104216023
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 10, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 22, 1988
- Contested
- Apr 13, 1988
- Final Order
- Jun 28, 1988
- Closed
- Jun 28, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $640
- Penalties on Record
- $380
- Site Address
- 1700 E. Maury, Des Moines, IA 50317
- 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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $80 | $55 | Apr 24, 1988 | Apr 13, 1988 | Jun 28, 1988 |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $240 | $120 | Apr 7, 1988 | Apr 13, 1988 | Jun 28, 1988 |
| 01003A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $160 | $95 | Apr 17, 1988 | Apr 13, 1988 | Jun 28, 1988 |
| 01003B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 17, 1988 | Apr 13, 1988 | Jun 28, 1988 |
| 01004 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B04 IXC | Serious | 1 | 1 | $80 | $55 | Apr 17, 1988 | Apr 13, 1988 | Jun 28, 1988 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 29, 1987#104209010Dec 29, 1987Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#104209010$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #104209010
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 29, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 10, 1988
- Closed
- Mar 21, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1700 E. Maury, Des Moines, IA 50317
- 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 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B08 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 20, 1988 | - | - |
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