TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC.
16198 HWY 70 N., COLUMBUS JCTN, IA 52738 · NAICS 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
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Inspection records
Jul 16, 2013#317239606Jul 16, 2013Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#317239606$8131 viol.1 violation$813 in penalties
Inspection #317239606
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 16, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 16, 2013
- Contested
- Sep 20, 2013
- Final Order
- May 13, 2014
- Closed
- May 21, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,625
- Penalties on Record
- $813
- Site Address
- 16198 Hwy 70 N., Columbus Jctn, IA 52738
- Industry
- 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
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 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 F01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,625 | $813 | Mar 27, 2014 | Sep 20, 2013 | May 13, 2014 |
Oct 2, 2012#316737691Oct 2, 2012Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#316737691$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #316737691
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 2, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 9, 2012
- Closed
- Oct 9, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 16198 Hwy 70 N., Columbus Jctn, IA 52738
- Industry
- 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
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 amputates fingertip with knife
Aug 2, 2012#316629872Aug 2, 2012Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#316629872$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #316629872
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 2, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 2, 2012
- Closed
- Aug 13, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 16198 Hwy 70 N., Columbus Jctn, IA 52738
- Industry
- 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
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 6, 2012#316262906Jan 6, 2012Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#316262906$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #316262906
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 6, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 23, 2012
- Closed
- Jan 23, 2012
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
- 16198 Hwy 70 N., Columbus Jctn, IA 52738
- Industry
- 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
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 24, 2011#315682013May 24, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#315682013$1,1251 viol.1 violation$1,125 in penalties
Inspection #315682013
Dates
- Opened
- May 24, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- May 25, 2011
- Closed
- Aug 12, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,250
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,250
- Penalties on Record
- $1,125
- Site Address
- 16198 Hwy 70 N., Columbus Jctn, IA 52738
- Industry
- 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Other | 2 | 4 | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jul 11, 2011 | - | - |
Aug 17, 2009#313700874Aug 17, 2009Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#313700874$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #313700874
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 17, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 17, 2009
- Closed
- Aug 25, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 16198 Hwy 70 N., Columbus Jctn, IA 52738
- Industry
- 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
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 23, 2007#310084306Jan 23, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310084306$1,5003 viol.3 violations$1,500 in penalties
Inspection #310084306
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 23, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 29, 2007
- Contested
- Mar 12, 2007
- Final Order
- Nov 1, 2007
- Closed
- Feb 13, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,063
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,500
- Site Address
- 16198 Hwy 70 N., Columbus Jctn, IA 52738
- Industry
- 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | $750 | Apr 6, 2007 | Mar 12, 2007 | Nov 1, 2007 |
| 01002A | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,875 | $750 | Apr 6, 2007 | Mar 12, 2007 | Nov 1, 2007 |
| 01002B | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V | Other | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2007 | Mar 12, 2007 | Nov 1, 2007 |
Jun 9, 2005#308259555Jun 9, 2005Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#308259555$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #308259555
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 9, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 14, 2005
- Closed
- Jun 27, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,250
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 16198 Hwy 70 N., Columbus Jctn, IA 52738
- Industry
- 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
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 finger is amputated while opening door
Dec 28, 2004#115099541Dec 28, 2004Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#115099541$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115099541
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 28, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 28, 2004
- Closed
- Feb 2, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 16198 Hwy 70 N., Columbus Jctn, IA 52738
- Industry
- 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
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.
Sep 9, 2004#306685058Sep 9, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#306685058$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #306685058
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 9, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 20, 2004
- Contested
- Nov 29, 2004
- Final Order
- Oct 10, 2005
- Closed
- Jun 24, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,304
- 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
- 16198 Hwy 70 N., Columbus Jctn, IA 52738
- Industry
- 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
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 H03 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 10, 2005 | Nov 29, 2004 | Oct 10, 2005 |
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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.
13 inspections, 2003 to 2013. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
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