TYSON MEATS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TYSON MEATS, INC. — a animal (except poultry) slaughtering facility located at IBP AVENUE, DAKOTA CITY, NE 68731 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 21 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $532,030.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-08-01.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
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 $532,030.00 is more than 62.4× 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 100th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 21 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 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 May 11, 1988 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 11, 1989. Of the 21 total citations, 15 (71%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $25,334.76 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 2006 enforcement action against Tyson Meats in Dakota City represents a severe breakdown in
This facility's $532,030 penalty is higher than 99% 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 MEATS, INC. cited for?
TYSON MEATS, INC. received 21 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $532,030.00. The inspection opened on 2006-08-01.
How much was TYSON MEATS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $532,030.00 against TYSON MEATS, INC. in DAKOTA CITY, NE. Average per citation: $25,334.76.
Is TYSON MEATS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TYSON MEATS, INC. has a risk score of 80 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
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 $532,030.00 is above the industry average.