TYSON FOODS INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TYSON FOODS INC. — a meat processed from carcasses facility located at 521 S. MAIN, HUTCHINSON, KS 67501 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $91,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-06-18.
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 $91,000.00 is more than 10.7× 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 KS, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 19,826 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,225.89.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 13, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 7, 2016. Of the 5 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 per-citation average of $18,200.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement profile for this Tyson Foods facility reveals a profound breakdown in the management of hazardous energy and a troubling
This facility's $91,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311612 industry in KS. The state average penalty for this industry is $18,322.
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What OSHA violations was TYSON FOODS INC. cited for?
TYSON FOODS INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $91,000.00. The inspection opened on 2013-06-18.
How much was TYSON FOODS INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $91,000.00 against TYSON FOODS INC. in HUTCHINSON, KS. Average per citation: $18,200.00.
Is TYSON FOODS INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TYSON FOODS INC. has a risk score of 35 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 $91,000.00 is above the industry average.