TYSON FOODS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TYSON FOODS, INC. — a meat processed from carcasses facility located at 665 PERRY STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14210 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $105,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-10-30.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $105,000.00 is more than 12.3× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311612). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within NY, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 140,736 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,208.33.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 9 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 27, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 29, 2014. Of the 15 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $105,000.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $7,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $105,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311612 industry in NY. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,332.
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What OSHA violations was TYSON FOODS, INC. cited for?
TYSON FOODS, INC. received 15 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $105,000.00. The inspection opened on 2014-10-30.
How much was TYSON FOODS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $105,000.00 against TYSON FOODS, INC. in BUFFALO, NY. Average per citation: $7,000.00.
Is TYSON FOODS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TYSON FOODS, INC. has a risk score of 38 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Meat Processed from Carcasses facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $105,000.00 is above the industry average.