KOCH FOODS OF CINCINNATI, LLC
635 COMMERCE CENTER DRIVE, FAIRFIELD, OH 45014 · NAICS 311615 Poultry Processing
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Inspection records
Jun 24, 2020#344802814Jun 24, 2020Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#344802814$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #344802814
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 24, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 24, 2020
- Closed
- Apr 15, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,100
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4100 Port Union Road, Fairfield, OH 45014
- 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.
May 19, 2020#344755673May 19, 2020Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#344755673$40,4823 viol.3 violations$40,482 in penalties
Inspection #344755673
Dates
- Opened
- May 19, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 30, 2020
- Contested
- Nov 9, 2020
- Final Order
- Jan 18, 2023
- Closed
- Sep 21, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,100
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $101,205
- Penalties on Record
- $40,482
- Site Address
- 4100 Port Union Road, Fairfield, OH 45014
- Industry
- 311999 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
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 fingers are amputated while using packing machine
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 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 | 3 | $13,494 | $13,494 | Apr 3, 2023 | Nov 9, 2020 | Jan 18, 2023 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $13,494 | $13,494 | Apr 3, 2023 | Nov 9, 2020 | Jan 18, 2023 |
| 02001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I A | Serious | 1 | 10 | $74,217 | $13,494 | Apr 3, 2023 | Nov 9, 2020 | Jan 18, 2023 |
Feb 25, 2020#344649934Feb 25, 2020Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#344649934$144,5183 viol.3 violations$144,518 in penalties
Inspection #344649934
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 25, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 23, 2020
- Contested
- Aug 18, 2020
- Final Order
- Jan 18, 2023
- Closed
- Apr 4, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,100
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $222,648
- Penalties on Record
- $144,518
- Site Address
- 4100 Port Union Road, Fairfield, OH 45014
- 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 fractures arm while cleaning energized conveyor sys
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 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 C06 II | Serious | 1 | 16 | $13,494 | $13,494 | Apr 3, 2023 | Aug 18, 2020 | Jan 18, 2023 |
| 02001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 16 | $74,217 | $13,494 | Apr 3, 2023 | Aug 18, 2020 | Jan 18, 2023 |
| 02002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Repeat | 1 | 16 | $134,937 | $117,530 | Apr 3, 2023 | Aug 18, 2020 | Jan 18, 2023 |
Jun 28, 2019#344113444Jun 28, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#344113444$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #344113444
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 28, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 28, 2019
- Closed
- Aug 28, 2019
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
- 4100 Port Union Road, Fairfield, OH 45014
- 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 inhales chemicals after being struck by vapor cloud
May 8, 2019#343991204May 8, 2019Monitoring (D) · Partial scope, Safety#343991204$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #343991204
Dates
- Opened
- May 8, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 20, 2019
- Closed
- Jul 3, 2019
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
- 4100 Port Union Road, Fairfield, OH 45014
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
Monitoring Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a monitoring inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
May 8, 2019#343991196May 8, 2019OpenMonitoring (D) · Partial scope, SafetyOpen#343991196$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #343991196
Dates
- Opened
- May 8, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Open
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
- 4100 Port Union Road, Fairfield, OH 45014
- Industry
- 311615 Poultry Processing
Monitoring Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a monitoring inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Nov 13, 2018#343595732Nov 13, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#343595732$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #343595732
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 13, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 13, 2018
- Closed
- Dec 17, 2018
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
- 4100 Port Union Road, Fairfield, OH 45014
- 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 falls from ladder while cleaning and sustains contu
Aug 21, 2018#343405833Aug 21, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#343405833$20,6943 viol.3 violations$20,694 in penalties
Inspection #343405833
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 21, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 21, 2018
- Final Order
- Oct 17, 2018
- Closed
- Oct 31, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,135
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $25,868
- Penalties on Record
- $20,694
- Site Address
- 4100 Port Union Road, Fairfield, OH 45014
- 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 sustains burns by sprayed caustic solution
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $12,934 | $10,347 | - | Oct 17, 2018 | |
| 01001B | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | - | Oct 17, 2018 | |
| 01002 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $12,934 | $10,347 | - | Oct 17, 2018 |
Nov 28, 2017#342799384Nov 28, 2017Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342799384$8,0002 viol.2 violations$8,000 in penalties
Inspection #342799384
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 28, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 13, 2018
- Final Order
- Mar 30, 2018
- Closed
- Feb 1, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,107
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $25,868
- Penalties on Record
- $8,000
- Site Address
- 4100 Port Union Road, Fairfield, OH 45014
- 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 falls from elevated work platform and suffers broke
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Criteria OSHA citation code: 19100029 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $12,934 | $4,000 | Apr 11, 2018 | - | Mar 30, 2018 |
| 01002 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 G02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $12,934 | $4,000 | Apr 11, 2018 | - | Mar 30, 2018 |
Nov 30, 2015#341089274Nov 30, 2015Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#341089274$6,0001 viol.1 violation$6,000 in penalties
Inspection #341089274
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 30, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 25, 2016
- Final Order
- Jun 7, 2016
- Closed
- Jun 28, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 859
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $6,000
- Site Address
- 4100 Port Union Rd., Fairfield, OH 45014
- 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 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 1 | 31 | $7,000 | $6,000 | - | Jun 7, 2016 |
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Food Manufacturing, 23,611 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.