TYSON FOODS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TYSON FOODS, INC. — a poultry processing facility located at 5505 JEFFERSON PKWY., PINE BLUFF, AR 71602 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $15,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-05-11.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $15,000.00 is 76% above the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311615). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 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 August 3, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 21, 2006. Of the 3 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 $15,000.00 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 $5,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $15,000 penalty is higher than 76% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311615 industry in AR. The state average penalty for this industry is $16,932.
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What OSHA violations was TYSON FOODS, INC. cited for?
TYSON FOODS, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $15,000.00. The inspection opened on 2006-05-11.
How much was TYSON FOODS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $15,000.00 against TYSON FOODS, INC. in PINE BLUFF, AR. Average per citation: $5,000.00.
Is TYSON FOODS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TYSON FOODS, INC. has a risk score of 19 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Poultry Processing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $15,000.00 is above the industry average.