TYSON FOODS, INC. - PROCESSING PLANT
600 N. BERRY ST., SPRINGDALE, AR 72764
Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Data and methodology
Inspection records
Jul 6, 2020#344819297Jul 6, 2020FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, HealthFatality#344819297$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #344819297
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 6, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 6, 2020
- Closed
- Dec 9, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,160
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 600 N. Berry St., Springdale, AR 72764
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
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 with covid-19 infection dies
Feb 7, 2012#316070309Feb 7, 2012Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#316070309$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #316070309
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 7, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 7, 2012
- Closed
- May 1, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,307
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 600 N. Berry St., Springdale, AR 72764
- 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.
Aug 4, 2011#315714980Aug 4, 2011FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#315714980$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #315714980
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 4, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 20, 2011
- Closed
- Nov 1, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 54
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 600 N. Berry St., Springdale, AR 72764
- Industry
- 484121 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload
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 is killed when pinned between trailers
Jun 28, 2011#315554451Jun 28, 2011Accident (A) · Partial scope, Health#315554451$2,5001 viol.1 violation$2,500 in penalties
Inspection #315554451
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 28, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 22, 2011
- Closed
- Jan 6, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,500
- Site Address
- 600 N. Berry St., Springdale, AR 72764
- 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 mixes chemicals, causing facility evacuation
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 H01 | Other | 1 | 200 | $7,000 | $2,500 | Dec 19, 2011 | - | - |
Mar 19, 1992#107708133Mar 19, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#107708133$8253 viol.3 violations$825 in penalties
Inspection #107708133
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 19, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 20, 1992
- Closed
- Jun 2, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 470
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,625
- Penalties on Record
- $825
- Site Address
- 600 N. Berry St., Springdale, AR 72764
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.58 COVID-19 OSHA citation code: 19260058 F02 I | Serious | 1 | 8 | $1,625 | $825 | May 14, 1992 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1926.58 COVID-19 OSHA citation code: 19260058 K02 I | Serious | 2 | 8 | $0 | $0 | May 14, 1992 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1926.58 COVID-19 OSHA citation code: 19260058 L02 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | May 14, 1992 | - | - |
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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.
5 inspections, 1992 to 2020. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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