J R SIMPLOT COMPANY
BUTTERCREEK HWY, HERMISTON, OR 97838 · NAICS 311411 Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Sep 24, 1997#126706407Sep 24, 1997Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#126706407$1,2501 viol.1 violation$1,250 in penalties
Inspection #126706407
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 24, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 20, 1997
- Closed
- Jan 18, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 700
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,250
- Penalties on Record
- $1,250
- Site Address
- 79319 Simplot Rd, Hermiston, OR 97838
- Industry
- 311411 Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing
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 when struck by flying object
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 701076001 OSHA citation code: 701076001 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Nov 21, 1997 | - | - |
Sep 16, 1997#124758822Sep 16, 1997Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#124758822$1,2501 viol.1 violation$1,250 in penalties
Inspection #124758822
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 16, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 20, 1997
- Closed
- Jun 9, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 700
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,250
- Penalties on Record
- $1,250
- Site Address
- 79319 Simplot Rd, Hermiston, OR 97838
- Industry
- 311411 Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing
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.
Hand lacerated while wiping excess grease from conveyor
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Jan 1, 1998 | - | - |
Jun 23, 1997#301240446Jun 23, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#301240446$1952 viol.2 violations$195 in penalties
Inspection #301240446
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 23, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 10, 1997
- Contested
- Sep 10, 1997
- Final Order
- Nov 3, 1997
- Closed
- Jun 11, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 550
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $195
- Penalties on Record
- $195
- Site Address
- Buttercreek Hwy, Hermiston, OR 97838
- Industry
- 311411 Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 M01 | Serious | 1 | 550 | $195 | $195 | Sep 22, 1997 | Sep 10, 1997 | Nov 3, 1997 |
| 01001B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 M05 | Serious | 1 | 550 | $0 | $0 | Sep 22, 1997 | Sep 10, 1997 | Nov 3, 1997 |
Apr 9, 1997#301237004Apr 9, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#301237004$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #301237004
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 9, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 10, 1997
- Closed
- Jan 18, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 550
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Buttercreek Hwy, Hermiston, OR 97838
- Industry
- 311411 Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing
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 | 701076506 OSHA citation code: 701076506 B C | Other | 1 | 550 | $0 | $0 | Jun 5, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 701076506 OSHA citation code: 701076506 C A | Other | 1 | 550 | $0 | $0 | Jun 5, 1997 | - | - |
Nov 25, 1996#126721687Nov 25, 1996Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#126721687$2104 viol.4 violations$210 in penalties
Inspection #126721687
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 25, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 27, 1996
- Closed
- Jun 9, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 720
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $210
- Penalties on Record
- $210
- Site Address
- Potato Plant Butter Creek Highway, Hermiston, OR 97030
- Industry
- 311411 Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 9 | $105 | $105 | Dec 27, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $105 | $105 | Dec 27, 1996 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 II | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 27, 1996 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q05 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 27, 1996 | - | - |
Jun 12, 1995#126692599Jun 12, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#126692599$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #126692599
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 12, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 15, 1995
- Closed
- Jan 18, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 750
- 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
- Buttercreek Hwy, Hermiston, OR 97838
- Industry
- 311411 Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing
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 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 75 | $0 | $0 | Aug 12, 1995 | - | - |
Dec 5, 1994#124803644Dec 5, 1994Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#124803644$1,7502 viol.2 violations$1,750 in penalties
Inspection #124803644
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 5, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 13, 1994
- Contested
- Feb 17, 1995
- Final Order
- Jun 26, 1995
- Closed
- Jun 15, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 750
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,750
- Site Address
- Buttercreek Hwy, Hermiston, OR 97838
- Industry
- 311411 Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing
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.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | $875 | Dec 5, 1994 | Feb 17, 1995 | Jun 26, 1995 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | $875 | Dec 5, 1994 | Feb 17, 1995 | Jun 26, 1995 |
Nov 17, 1994#124764531Nov 17, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#124764531$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #124764531
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 17, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 17, 1994
- Closed
- Nov 17, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 790
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- East Of St Route 207 South Of Hinkle Junction, Hermiston, OR 97838
- Industry
- 311411 Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing
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 19, 1994#124777723Jul 19, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#124777723$2,00512 viol.12 violations$2,005 in penalties
Inspection #124777723
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 19, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 16, 1994
- Closed
- Jan 18, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 790
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,005
- Penalties on Record
- $2,005
- Site Address
- Buttercreek Hwy, Hermiston, OR 97838
- Industry
- 311411 Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing
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 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $750 | $750 | Jul 19, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Serious | 1 | 150 | $750 | $750 | Nov 18, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 18, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 G01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 18, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 7136002001 | Serious | 3 | 15 | $250 | $250 | Jul 19, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 21, 1993#115745770Sep 21, 1993Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#115745770$2,7004 viol.4 violations$2,700 in penalties
Inspection #115745770
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 21, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 23, 1993
- Contested
- Feb 8, 1994
- Final Order
- Sep 14, 1994
- Closed
- Mar 6, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 767
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,700
- Penalties on Record
- $2,700
- Site Address
- Buttercreek Hwy, Hermiston, OR 97838
- Industry
- 311411 Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing
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's hand cut and fractured by potato halver blade
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Sep 16, 1993 | Feb 8, 1994 | Sep 14, 1994 |
| 01002 | 740003002 OSHA citation code: 740003002 D | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Jan 15, 1994 | Feb 8, 1994 | Sep 14, 1994 |
| 02003 | 701070501 | Other | 1 | 767 | $100 | $100 | Feb 9, 1994 | Feb 8, 1994 | Sep 14, 1994 |
| 02004 | 701.715 | Other | 1 | 767 | $100 | $100 | Feb 9, 1994 | Feb 8, 1994 | Sep 14, 1994 |
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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, 24,362 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: frozen fruit, juice, and vegetable manufacturing reported 4.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 9.4%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source