KEYSTONE FOODS CORPORATION
507 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY, GADSDEN, AL 35903
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Inspection records
Sep 8, 2022#346203011Sep 8, 2022Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#346203011$6,3401 viol.1 violation$6,340 in penalties
Inspection #346203011
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 8, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 7, 2022
- Final Order
- Dec 19, 2022
- Closed
- Dec 22, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 503
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,566
- Penalties on Record
- $6,340
- Site Address
- 2281 Steele Station Road, Gadsden, AL 35906
- 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 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $10,566 | $6,340 | - | Dec 19, 2022 |
Nov 20, 2020#345034466Nov 20, 2020Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#345034466$10,9421 viol.1 violation$10,942 in penalties
Inspection #345034466
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 20, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 24, 2021
- Contested
- May 3, 2021
- Final Order
- Feb 28, 2022
- Closed
- Feb 28, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 525
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,942
- Penalties on Record
- $10,942
- Site Address
- 2281 Steel Station Road, Gadsden, AL 35906
- 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 operating hopper machine
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 C07 III B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $10,942 | $10,942 | May 3, 2021 | Feb 28, 2022 |
Jun 13, 2018#343226825Jun 13, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#343226825$7,2561 viol.1 violation$7,256 in penalties
Inspection #343226825
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 13, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 14, 2018
- Final Order
- Oct 19, 2018
- Closed
- Oct 23, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 350
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,365
- Penalties on Record
- $7,256
- Site Address
- 2281 Steele Station Road, Gadsden, AL 35906
- 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 suffers burns from hot water
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $10,365 | $7,256 | - | Oct 19, 2018 |
Apr 4, 2018#343064549Apr 4, 2018Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#343064549$8,2322 viol.2 violations$8,232 in penalties
Inspection #343064549
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 4, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 23, 2018
- Final Order
- Aug 27, 2018
- Closed
- Aug 31, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 512
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,720
- Penalties on Record
- $8,232
- Site Address
- 2281 Steele Station Road, Gadsden, AL 35906
- 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 (2 of 2 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 D03 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $7,622 | $4,573 | - | Aug 27, 2018 | |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $6,098 | $3,659 | - | Aug 27, 2018 |
Apr 4, 2018#343064192Apr 4, 2018Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#343064192$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #343064192
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 4, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 1, 2018
- Closed
- Oct 1, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 512
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2281 Steele Station Road, Gadsden, AL 35906
- 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.
Nov 13, 2013#339489056Nov 13, 2013Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#339489056$4,2503 viol.3 violations$4,250 in penalties
Inspection #339489056
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 13, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 28, 2014
- Final Order
- Mar 31, 2014
- Closed
- Apr 10, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 489
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,500
- Penalties on Record
- $4,250
- Site Address
- 2281 Steele Station Road, Gadsden, AL 35906
- 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 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 A03 | Serious | 2 | 8 | $4,250 | $4,250 | - | Mar 31, 2014 | |
| 01002A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 1 | 17 | $4,250 | $0 | Mar 28, 2014 | - | Mar 31, 2014 |
| 01002B | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 B | Other | 1 | 17 | $0 | $0 | - | Mar 31, 2014 |
Jul 15, 2009#313399941Jul 15, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#313399941$2,6254 viol.4 violations$2,625 in penalties
Inspection #313399941
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 15, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 18, 2009
- Closed
- Feb 18, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,250
- Penalties on Record
- $2,625
- Site Address
- 507 Industrial Parkway, Gadsden, AL 35903
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q01 | Serious | 1 | 500 | $2,625 | $2,625 | Jan 7, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.165 Employee Alarm Systems OSHA citation code: 19100165 B02 | Serious | 1 | 500 | $2,625 | $0 | Dec 31, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.165 Employee Alarm Systems OSHA citation code: 19100165 B03 | Serious | 1 | 500 | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 2009 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Other | 1 | 200 | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 2009 | - | - |
Jul 21, 1999#302322573Jul 21, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#302322573$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302322573
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 21, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 21, 1999
- Closed
- Jul 21, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 507 Industrial Parkway, Gadsden, AL 35903
- 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.
May 16, 1995#110115300May 16, 1995Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#110115300$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110115300
Dates
- Opened
- May 16, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- May 16, 1995
- Closed
- May 16, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 259
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 507 Industrial Parkway, Gadsden, AL 35903
- 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.
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.
9 inspections, 1995 to 2022. 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