TYSON FOODS, INC.
110 W FREEMAN, BERRYVILLE, AR 72616
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Inspection records
Jun 10, 2020#344781729Jun 10, 2020FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, HealthFatality#344781729$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #344781729
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 10, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 10, 2020
- Closed
- Dec 7, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 110 W Freeman Ave, Berryville, AR 72616
- 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 22, 2018#342969961Feb 22, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342969961$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #342969961
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 22, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 22, 2018
- Closed
- Oct 31, 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
- 110 W Freeman Ave, Berryville, AR 72616
- 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 catches finger in mesh conveyor belt and amputates
Sep 4, 2009#313090482Sep 4, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#313090482$1,0002 viol.2 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #313090482
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 4, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 4, 2009
- Contested
- Nov 16, 2009
- Final Order
- Apr 12, 2010
- Closed
- Jun 15, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,875
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 110 W Freeman Ave, Berryville, AR 72616
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08 | Other | 2 | 6 | $1,875 | $500 | Nov 18, 2009 | Nov 16, 2009 | Apr 12, 2010 |
| 01004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 I | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $500 | Nov 18, 2009 | Nov 16, 2009 | Apr 12, 2010 |
Mar 30, 2007#310808860Mar 30, 2007Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#310808860$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #310808860
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 30, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 30, 2007
- Closed
- Apr 2, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 110 West Freeman Ave., Berryville, AR 72616
- 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.
Jul 12, 2006#309979433Jul 12, 2006Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#309979433$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #309979433
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 12, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 19, 2006
- Closed
- Sep 11, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,450
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 110 Freeman Street, Berryville, AR 72616
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 4 | 0.5854 - 1.7002 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 4 | 0.5854 - 1.7002 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 4 | 0.562 - 1.588 | mg |
Jul 13, 2005#308976810Jul 13, 2005Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#308976810$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #308976810
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 13, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 13, 2005
- Closed
- Aug 19, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,450
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 110 West Freeman Ave., Berryville, AR 72616
- 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.
Dec 16, 1998#302138573Dec 16, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#302138573$5002 viol.2 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #302138573
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 16, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 18, 1998
- Final Order
- Jul 27, 1999
- Closed
- Oct 22, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,650
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,583
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- Off Hwy. 62, Berryville, AR 72616
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 J02 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $1,083 | $500 | Apr 29, 1999 | - | Jul 27, 1999 |
| 02001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $7,500 | $0 | Apr 29, 1999 | - | Jul 27, 1999 |
Dec 16, 1998#302138565Dec 16, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#302138565$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302138565
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 16, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 17, 1998
- Closed
- Dec 17, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,650
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Off Hwy. 62, Berryville, AR 72616
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Dec 16, 1998#117982694Dec 16, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#117982694$7502 viol.2 violations$750 in penalties
Inspection #117982694
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 16, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 18, 1998
- Contested
- May 6, 1999
- Final Order
- Aug 5, 1999
- Closed
- Dec 13, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,650
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,125
- Penalties on Record
- $750
- Site Address
- Off Hwy. 62, Berryville, AR 72616
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $2,125 | $750 | Oct 5, 1999 | May 6, 1999 | Aug 5, 1999 |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 13 | 1,650 | $2,000 | $0 | Apr 29, 1999 | May 6, 1999 | Aug 5, 1999 |
Dec 16, 1998#117982652Dec 16, 1998Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Health#117982652$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #117982652
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 16, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 16, 1998
- Closed
- Dec 16, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Off Hwy. 62, Berryville, AR 72616
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
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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.
Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
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