JCG INDUSTRIES DBA KOCH FOODS OF CHICAGO
4404 W. BERTEAU AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60641
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Inspection records
Nov 16, 2017#342868965Nov 16, 2017Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342868965$38,1102 viol.2 violations$38,110 in penalties
Inspection #342868965
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 16, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 16, 2017
- Final Order
- Feb 6, 2018
- Closed
- Feb 20, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 580
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $101,629
- Penalties on Record
- $38,110
- Site Address
- 4404 W Berteau Ave., Chicago, IL 60641
- 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.
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 is lacerated while cleaning conveyor belt an
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 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 D | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $101,629 | $38,110 | Feb 1, 2018 | - | Feb 6, 2018 |
| 02001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Other | 1 | 90 | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 2018 | - | Feb 6, 2018 |
Sep 25, 2017#342659695Sep 25, 2017Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342659695$6,0001 viol.1 violation$6,000 in penalties
Inspection #342659695
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 25, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 25, 2017
- Final Order
- Feb 6, 2018
- Closed
- Feb 6, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 580
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,163
- Penalties on Record
- $6,000
- Site Address
- 4404 W Berteau Ave., Chicago, IL 60641
- 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.
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 is pulled between a chain and sprocket and s
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 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 | 4 | $10,163 | $6,000 | - | Feb 6, 2018 |
Feb 13, 2017#342102043Feb 13, 2017Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342102043$49,7971 viol.1 violation$49,797 in penalties
Inspection #342102043
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 13, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 28, 2017
- Final Order
- Jun 28, 2017
- Closed
- Jul 5, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $49,797
- Penalties on Record
- $49,797
- Site Address
- 4404 W. Berteau Ave., Chicago, IL 60641
- 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.
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 injures arm while cleaning manufacturing equipment
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $49,797 | $49,797 | - | Jun 28, 2017 |
Jun 24, 2015#340739937Jun 24, 2015Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#340739937$8,4002 viol.2 violations$8,400 in penalties
Inspection #340739937
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 24, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 11, 2015
- Final Order
- Jan 7, 2016
- Closed
- Jun 30, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 540
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,000
- Penalties on Record
- $8,400
- Site Address
- 4404 W. Berteau Ave., Chicago, IL 60641
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 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 C07 I A | Serious | 1 | 8 | $5,000 | $3,500 | Jan 13, 2016 | - | Jan 7, 2016 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D | Serious | 1 | 8 | $7,000 | $4,900 | Jul 8, 2016 | - | Jan 7, 2016 |
Jun 18, 2015#340716752Jun 18, 2015Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#340716752$1,0001 viol.1 violation$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #340716752
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 18, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 9, 2015
- Final Order
- Jan 7, 2016
- Closed
- Jan 29, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 540
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 4404 W. Berteau Ave., Chicago, IL 60641
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 M05 | Serious | 1 | 200 | $3,000 | $1,000 | Feb 2, 2016 | - | Jan 7, 2016 |
May 21, 2014#339776296May 21, 2014Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#339776296$6,0003 viol.3 violations$6,000 in penalties
Inspection #339776296
Dates
- Opened
- May 21, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 5, 2014
- Final Order
- Dec 2, 2014
- Closed
- Dec 9, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 900
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,000
- Penalties on Record
- $6,000
- Site Address
- 4401 W. Berteau Ave., Chicago, IL 60641
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D02 I D | Other | 1 | 200 | $5,000 | $1,000 | Jan 5, 2015 | - | Dec 2, 2014 |
| 01002 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 II | Other | 1 | 200 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Jan 5, 2015 | - | Dec 2, 2014 |
| 02001 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E01 IV | Other | 1 | 200 | $0 | $0 | Nov 20, 2014 | - | Dec 2, 2014 |
Feb 4, 2010#314075623Feb 4, 2010Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#314075623$5,7002 viol.2 violations$5,700 in penalties
Inspection #314075623
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 4, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- May 19, 2010
- Closed
- Jul 12, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,700
- Penalties on Record
- $5,700
- Site Address
- 4404 W. Berteau Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
- 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.
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 hit by mechanical press part, fractures hand
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 G02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,700 | $1,450 | Jul 9, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $5,000 | $4,250 | Jun 11, 2010 | - | - |
Aug 21, 2009#313658700Aug 21, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#313658700$4,0001 viol.1 violation$4,000 in penalties
Inspection #313658700
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 21, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 21, 2009
- Closed
- Oct 16, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,000
- Penalties on Record
- $4,000
- Site Address
- 4404 W. Berteau Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C01 | Serious | 1 | - | $5,000 | $4,000 | Sep 18, 2009 | - | - |
Apr 13, 1994#103589214Apr 13, 1994Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#103589214$3,75011 viol.11 violations$3,750 in penalties
Inspection #103589214
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 13, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 14, 1994
- Contested
- Jun 2, 1994
- Final Order
- Feb 6, 1995
- Closed
- Jun 2, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,000
- Penalties on Record
- $3,750
- Site Address
- 4404 W. Berteau Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
- 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 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Serious | 1 | 100 | $1,500 | $750 | May 23, 1994 | Jun 2, 1994 | Feb 6, 1995 |
| 01002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 2 | 100 | $1,500 | $0 | May 23, 1994 | Jun 2, 1994 | Feb 6, 1995 |
| 01003 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 C01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | May 28, 1994 | Jun 2, 1994 | Feb 6, 1995 |
| 01004 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 D03 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | May 14, 1994 | Jun 2, 1994 | Feb 6, 1995 |
| 01005 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 F03 | Serious | 1 | 100 | $1,500 | $750 | May 18, 1994 | Jun 2, 1994 | Feb 6, 1995 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 13, 1994#103587077Apr 13, 1994Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#103587077$5,5003 viol.3 violations$5,500 in penalties
Inspection #103587077
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 13, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 14, 1994
- Closed
- Aug 26, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,500
- Penalties on Record
- $5,500
- Site Address
- 4404 W. Berteau Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Serious | 1 | 100 | $1,500 | $1,500 | May 31, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 3 | 100 | $2,500 | $2,500 | May 31, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Serious | 4 | 5 | $1,500 | $1,500 | May 24, 1994 | - | - |
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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.
10 inspections, 1994 to 2017. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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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