TYSON FOODS, INC.
2201 WEST SECOND AVE., PINE BLUFF, AR 71611 · NAICS 311615 Poultry Processing
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Inspection records
Jun 14, 2004#307592717Jun 14, 2004Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#307592717$3251 viol.1 violation$325 in penalties
Inspection #307592717
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 14, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 17, 2004
- Contested
- Oct 13, 2004
- Final Order
- Jan 28, 2005
- Closed
- Jan 28, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,750
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $325
- Site Address
- 5505 Jefferson Parkway, Pine Bluff, AR 71602
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 H01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $325 | Sep 28, 2004 | Oct 13, 2004 | Jan 28, 2005 |
Jul 6, 2000#303660161Jul 6, 2000FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#303660161$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #303660161
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 6, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 20, 2000
- Closed
- Sep 1, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,700
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5505 Jefferson Parkway, Pine Bluff, AR 71602
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
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.
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 injured in fall, dies of pulmonary embolism
Mar 22, 1999#302379904Mar 22, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#302379904$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302379904
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 22, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- May 28, 1999
- Closed
- Mar 17, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,967
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5505 Jefferson Parkway, Pine Bluff, AR 71602
- 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.
Mar 22, 1999#302379896Mar 22, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#302379896$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302379896
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 22, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- May 28, 1999
- Closed
- May 28, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,967
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5505 Jefferson Parkway, Pine Bluff, AR 71602
- 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.
Jan 28, 1999#123445538Jan 28, 1999Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#123445538$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #123445538
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 28, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 28, 1999
- Closed
- Apr 15, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 280
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2201 West Second Ave., Pine Bluff, AR 71611
- 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 27, 1999#302138904Jan 27, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#302138904$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302138904
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 27, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 30, 1999
- Closed
- Oct 22, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 280
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2201 West Second Ave., Pine Bluff, AR 71611
- 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.
Jun 19, 1998#302075510Jun 19, 1998Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#302075510$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302075510
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 19, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 19, 1998
- Closed
- Jun 19, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,630
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5505 Jefferson Parkway, Pine Bluff, AR 71602
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
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.
Mar 17, 1998#116486044Mar 17, 1998FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#116486044$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #116486044
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 17, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 17, 1998
- Closed
- Mar 23, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,850
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5505 Jefferson Parkway, Pine Bluff, AR 71602
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
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.
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 dies after suffering apparent heart attack
Aug 19, 1997#123443756Aug 19, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#123443756$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #123443756
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 19, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 20, 1997
- Closed
- Aug 25, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,672
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5505 Jefferson Parkway, Pine Bluff, AR 71602
- 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.
May 20, 1997#116484494May 20, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#116484494$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #116484494
Dates
- Opened
- May 20, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- May 21, 1997
- Closed
- Sep 16, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,672
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5505 Jefferson Parkway, Pine Bluff, AR 71602
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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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.
23 inspections, 1987 to 2024. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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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
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
Food Manufacturing, 23,530 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
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