Manufacturing · Hanceville, AL

Tyson Farms, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tyson Farms, INC. ranks #15,235 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty0% serious
$22,510
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#15,235
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tyson Farms, INC. in Hanceville, AL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,510. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tyson Farms, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,235 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jones Potato Chip CO. in Mansfield, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $22,516 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#15,235
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tyson Farms, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tyson Farms, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$22,510 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Tyson Farms, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.410.018.527.035.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedA.F.L. QUALITY, INC.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30NUTRITION CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15RC HOME SHOWCASE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OZINGA READY MIX CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16NONPAREIL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNI-GRIP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7METALLIZING SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34B&G FOODS NORTH AMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VOLLRATH CO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUPERIOR PRECISION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5U.F.S. INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9IRA MIDDLESWARTH & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BLACK GOLD COMPOST C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WISCONSIN WHEY PROTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6151 FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VICON FABRICATING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18NATE'S FINE FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3I.O., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29MICO INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GEORGIA BOTTLE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22Tyson Farms, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Tyson Farms, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Tyson Farms, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Tyson Farms, INC. ranks #7,434 at $22,510 current penalty.

How Tyson Farms, INC. Compares

Tyson Farms, INC.'s 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-02-14

Last Inspection

2025-08-19

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,255

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $11,255 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$28,136

Current Penalty Amount

$22,510

Penalty Reduction

20.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,626 from the initial assessment of $28,136. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Tyson Farms, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tyson Farms, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $22,510 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,255 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tyson Farms, INC., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tyson Farms, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Tyson Farms, INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Tyson Farms, INC. have?
Tyson Farms, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,510.
How many OSHA inspections has Tyson Farms, INC. had?
Tyson Farms, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-02-14 and the most recent on 2025-08-19. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tyson Farms, INC.?
Tyson Farms, INC. has been assessed $22,510 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,136 (a 20.0% reduction).
What industry does Tyson Farms, INC. operate in?
Tyson Farms, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311615). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tyson Farms, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tyson Farms, INC. ranks #15,235 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Tyson Farms, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Tyson Farms, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $22,510 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jones Potato Chip CO. in Mansfield, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $22,516 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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