KOCH FOODS OF GADSDEN LLC
501 PADEN ROAD, GADSDEN, AL 35903 · NAICS 311615 Poultry Processing
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Inspection records
Jun 22, 2022#346032857Jun 22, 2022Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#346032857$7,2511 viol.1 violation$7,251 in penalties
Inspection #346032857
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 22, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 16, 2022
- Final Order
- Jan 12, 2023
- Closed
- Jul 10, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 950
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $14,502
- Penalties on Record
- $7,251
- Site Address
- 501 Paden Road, Gadsden, AL 35903
- Industry
- 424420 Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers
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 | 1910.145 Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags OSHA citation code: 19100145 C03 | Other | 1 | 6 | $14,502 | $7,251 | Feb 13, 2023 | - | Jan 12, 2023 |
Dec 27, 2021#345702997Dec 27, 2021Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#345702997$7,2511 viol.1 violation$7,251 in penalties
Inspection #345702997
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 27, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 7, 2022
- Final Order
- Dec 1, 2022
- Closed
- Dec 6, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 950
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $14,502
- Penalties on Record
- $7,251
- Site Address
- 501 Paden Rd, Gadsden, AL 35903
- 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 when caught in conveyor belt
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 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $14,502 | $7,251 | - | Dec 1, 2022 |
Jan 13, 2021#345103816Jan 13, 2021Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#345103816$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #345103816
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 13, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 15, 2021
- Closed
- Apr 8, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 950
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 501 Paden Road, Gadsden, AL 35903
- 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 laceration from moving blade while inspect
Aug 21, 2019#344254388Aug 21, 2019Referral (C) · No Inspection scope, Health#344254388$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #344254388
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 21, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 24, 2019
- Closed
- Nov 13, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 850
- Related Activity
- 1 referral, 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 501 Paden Road, Gadsden, AL 35903
- 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.
Jun 19, 2019#344103064Jun 19, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#344103064$6,8001 viol.1 violation$6,800 in penalties
Inspection #344103064
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 19, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 6, 2019
- Contested
- Jan 7, 2020
- Final Order
- Jan 3, 2022
- Closed
- Jan 12, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 800
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,661
- Penalties on Record
- $6,800
- Site Address
- 501 Paden Road, Gadsden, AL 35903
- 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 neck in fall after second floor in new st
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.250 General Requirements for Storage OSHA citation code: 19260250 A02 | Other | 1 | 4 | $9,661 | $6,800 | Jan 13, 2022 | Jan 7, 2020 | Jan 3, 2022 |
Dec 3, 2018#343645933Dec 3, 2018Fatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, Safety#343645933$4,2652 viol.2 violations$4,265 in penalties
Inspection #343645933
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 3, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 3, 2018
- Contested
- May 6, 2019
- Final Order
- Mar 9, 2020
- Closed
- May 6, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 800
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,104
- Penalties on Record
- $4,265
- Site Address
- 501 Paden Road, Gadsden, AL 35903
- 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.
Employees suffer nausea and burning sensations from ammonia
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 5 | $7,104 | $4,265 | Mar 9, 2020 | May 6, 2019 | Mar 9, 2020 |
| 02001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 9, 2020 | May 6, 2019 | Mar 9, 2020 |
Jan 20, 2015#340199439Jan 20, 2015Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#340199439$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #340199439
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 20, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 19, 2015
- Closed
- Mar 23, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 501 Paden Road, Gadsden, AL 35903
- 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.
Feb 4, 2014#339575235Feb 4, 2014Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#339575235$2,4751 viol.1 violation$2,475 in penalties
Inspection #339575235
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 4, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- May 14, 2014
- Final Order
- Jun 26, 2014
- Closed
- Jun 13, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 505
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,125
- Penalties on Record
- $2,475
- Site Address
- 501 Paden Road, Gadsden, AL 35903
- 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 (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 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $4,125 | $2,475 | - | Jun 26, 2014 |
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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.
8 inspections, 2014 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
Food Manufacturing, 23,611 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.