TYSON FOODS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TYSON FOODS — a animal (except poultry) slaughtering facility located at 1200 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY, MADISON, NE 68748 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,384.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-03-31.
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: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory. Toxic Release Inventory reports 133141 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $2,384.00 is 72% below the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311611). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within NE, this facility's penalty places it at the 63th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning July 29, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 1 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 total proposed penalty of $2,384.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $2,384 penalty is higher than 13% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311611 industry in NE. The state average penalty for this industry is $29,595.
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What OSHA violations was TYSON FOODS cited for?
TYSON FOODS received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,384.00. The inspection opened on 2016-03-31.
How much was TYSON FOODS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,384.00 against TYSON FOODS in MADISON, NE. Average per citation: $2,384.00.
Is TYSON FOODS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TYSON FOODS has a risk score of 0 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 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $2,384.00 is below the industry average.