TYSON POULTRY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TYSON POULTRY, INC. — a poultry processing facility located at 340 WEST MAPLE STREET, CUMMING, GA 30040 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,868.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-05-30.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $25,868.00 is more than 3.0× 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 GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 31, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 19, 2018. Of the 2 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 $25,868.00 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 $12,934.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action at this Tyson Poultry facility underscores a critical, systemic failure in the management of hazardous energy,
This facility's $25,868 penalty is higher than 74% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311615 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $38,002.
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What OSHA violations was TYSON POULTRY, INC. cited for?
TYSON POULTRY, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,868.00. The inspection opened on 2018-05-30.
How much was TYSON POULTRY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,868.00 against TYSON POULTRY, INC. in CUMMING, GA. Average per citation: $12,934.00.
Is TYSON POULTRY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TYSON POULTRY, INC. has a risk score of 6 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 $25,868.00 is above the industry average.