GOLDEN ROD BROILERS, INC.
HWY 278 E, Cullman, AL 35055
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Inspection records
Nov 13, 2024#347875213Nov 13, 2024Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#347875213$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #347875213
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 13, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 13, 2024
- Closed
- Apr 4, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 302
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2352 County Road 719, Cullman, AL 35055
- 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 1, 2022#345756043Feb 1, 2022Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#345756043$4,7551 viol.1 violation$4,755 in penalties
Inspection #345756043
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 1, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 2, 2022
- Contested
- May 5, 2022
- Final Order
- Sep 7, 2022
- Closed
- Sep 7, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,510
- Penalties on Record
- $4,755
- Site Address
- 2352 County Road 719, Cullman, AL 35055
- 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 partially amputates finger in bird opener machine
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 | $9,510 | $4,755 | Aug 1, 2022 | May 5, 2022 | Sep 7, 2022 |
Oct 28, 2019#344410089Oct 28, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#344410089$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #344410089
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 28, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 28, 2019
- Closed
- Feb 12, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2352 County Road 719, Cullman, AL 35055
- 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 amputates finger while using roller conveyor
Apr 4, 2016#341372910Apr 4, 2016Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#341372910$5,7241 viol.1 violation$5,724 in penalties
Inspection #341372910
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 4, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 4, 2016
- Final Order
- Oct 27, 2016
- Closed
- Nov 9, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 310
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,177
- Penalties on Record
- $5,724
- Site Address
- 2352 County Road 719, Cullman, AL 35056
- 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 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 3 | $8,177 | $5,724 | Nov 11, 2016 | - | Oct 27, 2016 |
Aug 24, 2011#315842260Aug 24, 2011Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#315842260$2,0001 viol.1 violation$2,000 in penalties
Inspection #315842260
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 24, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 14, 2011
- Closed
- Jan 3, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 340
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,550
- Penalties on Record
- $2,000
- Site Address
- 2352 County Road 719, Cullman, AL 35055
- 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 (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 C04 I | Other | 1 | 8 | $2,550 | $2,000 | Nov 18, 2011 | - | - |
Jan 15, 1993#109247239Jan 15, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#109247239$6,0003 viol.3 violations$6,000 in penalties
Inspection #109247239
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 15, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 15, 1993
- Closed
- Sep 28, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 165
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,500
- Penalties on Record
- $6,000
- Site Address
- Highway 278 East And Gross Road, Cullman, AL 35055
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 15 | 100 | $2,500 | $2,000 | Apr 30, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.103 Hydrogen OSHA citation code: 19100103 C01 I | Serious | 3 | 3 | $5,000 | $4,000 | Apr 30, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 F01 IIA | Serious | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1993 | - | - |
Oct 16, 1991#110123825Oct 16, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#110123825$8106 viol.6 violations$810 in penalties
Inspection #110123825
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 16, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 21, 1991
- Contested
- Mar 26, 1992
- Final Order
- Jul 29, 1992
- Closed
- Jul 31, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 450
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,625
- Penalties on Record
- $810
- Site Address
- Highway 278 East And Gross Road, Cullman, AL 35055
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Butoxyethanol | 4 | 0 | ppm |
| Ammonia | 2 | 0 | ppm |
| Sodium Hydroxide | 1 | 0.0086 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 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 | 40 | $1,500 | $250 | Apr 14, 1992 | Mar 26, 1992 | Jul 29, 1992 |
| 01002A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,125 | $560 | Mar 24, 1992 | Mar 26, 1992 | Jul 29, 1992 |
| 01002B | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 24, 1992 | Mar 26, 1992 | Jul 29, 1992 |
| 02001 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B04 | Other | 3 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Mar 24, 1992 | Mar 26, 1992 | Jul 29, 1992 |
| 02002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 24, 1992 | Mar 26, 1992 | Jul 29, 1992 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 7, 1991#106944663Jan 7, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#106944663$1,80010 viol.10 violations$1,800 in penalties
Inspection #106944663
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 7, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 25, 1991
- Contested
- Apr 24, 1991
- Closed
- Jan 13, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 450
- Related Activity
- 3 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 10 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,380
- Penalties on Record
- $1,800
- Site Address
- Highway 278 East And Gross Road, Cullman, AL 35055
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Apr 24, 1991. Final orders are recorded through Sep 16, 1991. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $490 | $170 | May 13, 1991 | Apr 24, 1991 | Sep 16, 1991 |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I | Serious | 9 | 9 | $1,000 | $420 | Apr 12, 1991 | Apr 24, 1991 | Sep 16, 1991 |
| 01003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 E | Serious | 10 | 10 | $1,000 | $420 | Sep 16, 1991 | Apr 24, 1991 | Sep 16, 1991 |
| 01004 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 2 | 8 | $280 | $120 | Apr 12, 1991 | Apr 24, 1991 | Sep 16, 1991 |
| 01005 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E02 | Serious | 2 | 8 | $280 | $120 | May 14, 1991 | Apr 24, 1991 | Sep 16, 1991 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 27, 1990#106235062Nov 27, 1990Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#106235062$2,0007 viol.7 violations$2,000 in penalties
Inspection #106235062
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 27, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 27, 1991
- Contested
- Apr 11, 1991
- Final Order
- Sep 23, 1991
- Closed
- Jan 30, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 450
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,980
- Penalties on Record
- $2,000
- Site Address
- Highway 278 East And Gross Road, Cullman, AL 35055
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 450 | $1,000 | $350 | Sep 17, 1991 | Apr 11, 1991 | Sep 23, 1991 |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 450 | $1,000 | $350 | Mar 16, 1992 | Apr 11, 1991 | Sep 23, 1991 |
| 01003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Serious | 1 | 10 | $720 | $300 | Mar 20, 1991 | Apr 11, 1991 | Sep 23, 1991 |
| 01004 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $720 | $300 | Mar 20, 1991 | Apr 11, 1991 | Sep 23, 1991 |
| 01005 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 450 | $720 | $300 | May 1, 1994 | Apr 11, 1991 | Sep 23, 1991 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 12, 1984#13240510Jan 12, 1984Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#13240510$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #13240510
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 12, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 19, 1984
- Closed
- Mar 16, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 485
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Hwy 278 E, Cullman, AL 35055
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 15, 1984 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 15, 1984 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 I | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 15, 1984 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 III | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 15, 1984 | - | - |
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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.
11 inspections, 1983 to 2024. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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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