TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. — a animal (except poultry) slaughtering facility located at 501 N. ELK RUN ROAD, WATERLOO, IA 50703 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 68 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $83,269.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-03-26.
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 $83,269.00 is more than 9.8× 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 IA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 19,658 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,797.42.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 68 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 12 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 February 11, 1992 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 6, 1995. Of the 68 total citations, 15 (22%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $83,269.00 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 $1,224.54 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2010 enforcement action against Tyson Fresh Meats in Waterloo, Iowa, revealed a pervasive
This facility's $83,269 penalty is higher than 94% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311611 industry in IA. The state average penalty for this industry is $19,459.
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What OSHA violations was TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. cited for?
TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. received 68 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $83,269.00. The inspection opened on 2010-03-26.
How much was TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $83,269.00 against TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. in WATERLOO, IA. Average per citation: $1,224.54.
Is TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. has a risk score of 41 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 Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $83,269.00 is above the industry average.