SWIFT PORK COMPANY
600 S. IOWA AVE P.O. BOX 310, OTTUMWA, IA 52501 · NAICS 311611 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
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Inspection records
Jan 25, 2022#345743892Jan 25, 2022Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#345743892$10,0001 viol.1 violation$10,000 in penalties
Inspection #345743892
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 25, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 18, 2022
- Contested
- Apr 8, 2022
- Final Order
- Nov 21, 2022
- Closed
- Dec 14, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,800
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,778
- Penalties on Record
- $10,000
- Site Address
- 600 S. Iowa Ave P.o. Box 310, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- 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 while unjamming pre-breaker
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 E02 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $8,778 | $10,000 | Apr 8, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 |
Nov 20, 2019#344453667Nov 20, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#344453667$10,0001 viol.1 violation$10,000 in penalties
Inspection #344453667
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 20, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 20, 2019
- Final Order
- Jan 31, 2020
- Closed
- Feb 19, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,300
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,051
- Penalties on Record
- $10,000
- Site Address
- 600 S. Iowa Ave P.o. Box 310, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- 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 fractures arm in fall from pressurized semi-trailer
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B15 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $8,051 | $10,000 | Feb 7, 2020 | - | Jan 31, 2020 |
Oct 29, 2019#344412432Oct 29, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#344412432$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #344412432
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 29, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 29, 2019
- Closed
- Sep 15, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,300
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 600 S. Iowa Ave P.o. Box 310, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- 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 sustains forearm laceration and infection from spik
Oct 11, 2019#344365044Oct 11, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#344365044$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #344365044
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 11, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 11, 2019
- Closed
- Dec 17, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,300
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 600 S. Iowa Ave P.o. Box 310, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- 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 two fingertips when caught in picnic skin
Jul 10, 2019#344147590Jul 10, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#344147590$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #344147590
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 10, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 10, 2019
- Closed
- Jan 16, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,250
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 600 S. Iowa Ave P.o. Box 310, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- 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 punctures arm while dislodging trolley hook from ra
Dec 11, 2018#343657250Dec 11, 2018Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#343657250$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #343657250
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 11, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 11, 2018
- Closed
- Feb 6, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 600 S. Iowa Ave P.o. Box 310, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- 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 7, 2018#343141909May 7, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#343141909$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #343141909
Dates
- Opened
- May 7, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- May 7, 2018
- Closed
- Jan 4, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,400
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 600 S. Iowa Ave P.o. Box 310, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- 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 struck by iron pipe that broke away from ceiling mo
Mar 26, 2018#343042420Mar 26, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#343042420$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #343042420
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 26, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 26, 2018
- Closed
- Nov 2, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,400
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 600 S. Iowa Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- 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 crushes fingers in press machine and later amputate
Jan 8, 2018#342871878Jan 8, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342871878$5,0002 viol.2 violations$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #342871878
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 8, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 9, 2018
- Contested
- Mar 2, 2018
- Final Order
- Jun 28, 2018
- Closed
- Aug 3, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,213
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,500
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- 600 S. Iowa Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- 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 is injured when struck by falling pallets
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Other | 2 | 24 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Aug 9, 2018 | Mar 2, 2018 | Jun 28, 2018 |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 O01 | Other | 1 | 8 | $5,000 | $3,500 | Aug 9, 2018 | Mar 2, 2018 | Jun 28, 2018 |
Aug 21, 2017#342567518Aug 21, 2017Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#342567518$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #342567518
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 21, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 21, 2017
- Closed
- Aug 28, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 600 S. Iowa Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- 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.
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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
Industry comparison
Food Manufacturing, 23,611 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: animal (except poultry) slaughtering reported 4.0 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 3.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source