SIMMONS FOODS, INC.
HIGHWAY 43 NORTH, SOUTH WEST CITY, MO 64863
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Inspection records
Apr 6, 2016#341382075Apr 6, 2016Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#341382075$27,5254 viol.4 violations$27,525 in penalties
Inspection #341382075
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 6, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 6, 2016
- Final Order
- Oct 17, 2016
- Closed
- Nov 15, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 226
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $44,539
- Penalties on Record
- $27,525
- Site Address
- 10700 S Mo Hwy 43, South West City, MO 64863
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 3 | $12,471 | $12,471 | Nov 8, 2016 | - | Oct 17, 2016 |
| 01001B | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 3 | $12,471 | $0 | Nov 8, 2016 | - | Oct 17, 2016 |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $7,126 | $5,701 | - | Oct 17, 2016 | |
| 01005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H03 II | Other | 1 | 3 | $12,471 | $9,353 | Oct 18, 2016 | - | Oct 17, 2016 |
Oct 19, 2010#314468968Oct 19, 2010Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#314468968$4,1652 viol.2 violations$4,165 in penalties
Inspection #314468968
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 19, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 19, 2010
- Closed
- Dec 15, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,950
- Penalties on Record
- $4,165
- Site Address
- 10700 S. State Highway 43, South West City, MO 64863
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 F | Serious | 1 | 21 | $2,550 | $1,785 | Dec 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 G03 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,400 | $2,380 | Dec 16, 2010 | - | - |
Sep 8, 2004#308087188Sep 8, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#308087188$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #308087188
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 8, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 8, 2004
- Closed
- Sep 8, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Highway 43 North, South West City, MO 64863
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
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, 2000#302251178Jan 4, 2000Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#302251178$7502 viol.2 violations$750 in penalties
Inspection #302251178
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 4, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 5, 2000
- Closed
- Jan 25, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 30
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,500
- Penalties on Record
- $750
- Site Address
- Highway 43 North, South West City, MO 64863
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 C04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $750 | Feb 15, 2000 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 F | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 2000 | - | - |
Dec 14, 1998#115982886Dec 14, 1998Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#115982886$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115982886
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 14, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 14, 1998
- Closed
- Dec 14, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 700
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Highway 43 North, South West City, MO 64863
- 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.
Aug 25, 1998#115983793Aug 25, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#115983793$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115983793
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 25, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 28, 1998
- Closed
- Aug 28, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 820
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Highway 43 North, South West City, MO 64863
- 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.
Aug 25, 1998#115983744Aug 25, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#115983744$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115983744
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 25, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 28, 1998
- Closed
- Aug 28, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 820
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Highway 43 North, South West City, MO 64863
- 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.
Aug 25, 1998#113854509Aug 25, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#113854509$2,9269 viol.9 violations$2,926 in penalties
Inspection #113854509
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 25, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 28, 1998
- Closed
- Sep 30, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 820
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,850
- Penalties on Record
- $2,926
- Site Address
- Highway 43 North, South West City, MO 64863
- 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 (5 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,625 | $813 | Sep 8, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,300 | $650 | Sep 8, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 9 | 36 | $1,625 | $813 | Oct 5, 1998 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 7 | 49 | $1,300 | $650 | Sep 8, 1998 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 6 | 14 | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 1998 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 13, 1994#115984692Sep 13, 1994Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#115984692$15,4548 viol.8 violations$15,454 in penalties
Inspection #115984692
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 13, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 13, 1994
- Closed
- Nov 23, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 570
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $24,750
- Penalties on Record
- $15,454
- Site Address
- Highway 43 North, South West City, MO 64863
- 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 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,875 | $1,313 | Nov 16, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 F02 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $2,625 | $1,838 | Nov 16, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 F05 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,625 | $1,838 | Nov 16, 1994 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $2,625 | $1,838 | Nov 16, 1994 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,875 | $1,313 | Nov 16, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 30, 1994#115985632Jun 30, 1994Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#115985632$8,9287 viol.7 violations$8,928 in penalties
Inspection #115985632
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 30, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 30, 1994
- Closed
- Sep 15, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 570
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,750
- Penalties on Record
- $8,928
- Site Address
- Highway 43 North, South West City, MO 64863
- 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 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,050 | Sep 10, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 G02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | $1,313 | Sep 10, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | $1,313 | Sep 10, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | $1,313 | Sep 10, 1994 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | $1,313 | Sep 10, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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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.
10 inspections, 1994 to 2016. 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).
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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.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: poultry processing reported 2.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 2.9%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source