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Tyson Farms, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tyson Farms, INC. ranks #80,540 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 6 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty17% serious
$1,575
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#80,540
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tyson Farms, INC. in Monroe, NC has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,575. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 1 WHD violation against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 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. 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,540 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Tompkins Products in Detroit, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,575 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#80,540
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 well below peers (0.10x 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

$1,575 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 both4.04.044.04.00.613.82740.253.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE NUWAY TOBACCO CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 51BRASSCRAFT MANUFACTU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12BENSON'S, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9SMITH & WESSON CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4XL PLASTICS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8DESIGN TANKS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16KIKKOMAN FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5SIGMA EXTRUDING CORP., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7EDGERTON FORGE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12A-TEN-C, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21RITCH, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17IDX DAYTON, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8OAKHURST DAIRY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7SOLAR COMPOUNDS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17PIERSON INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17U.S. BRONZE FOUNDRY …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14FEDERAL MOGUL CORP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21WHEMCO-STEEL CASTING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16HV MANUFACTURING COM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5AK TUBE LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3Tyson Farms, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6
Tyson Farms, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 #30,839 at $1,575 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $1,575 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

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 well below peers (0.10x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-06-24

Last Inspection

2013-06-24

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$394

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $394 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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

$1,575

Current Penalty Amount

$1,575

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$1,575

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

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 4 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $1,575 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $394 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,575 here).

Spectrum Scientific Incorporated $1,575 CA Osborne Welding, INC. $1,575 VA GW Crusberg INC $1,575 CA David Harris Custom Cabinets INC $1,575 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

The Nuway Tobacco Company 4 insp. South Windsor, CT Brasscraft Manufacturing Company 4 insp. Lancaster, TX Benson's, INC. 4 insp. Bogart, GA Smith & Wesson Corporation 4 insp. Houlton, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Spectrum Scientific Incorporated
Irvine, CA
2 inspections $1,575
Osborne Welding, INC.
Hampton, VA
2 inspections $1,575
GW Crusberg INC
San Diego, CA
2 inspections $1,575
David Harris Custom Cabinets INC
Parowan, UT
2 inspections $1,575
Tompkins Products
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $1,575

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What to do with this record

Use Tyson Farms, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Tyson Farms, INC. against Spectrum Scientific Incorporated, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Tyson Farms, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Tyson Farms, INC. also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 6 violations across 4 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Tyson Farms, INC. have? ▼
Tyson Farms, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,575.
How many OSHA inspections has Tyson Farms, INC. had? ▼
Tyson Farms, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-24 and the most recent on 2013-06-24. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tyson Farms, INC.? ▼
Tyson Farms, INC. has been assessed $1,575 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Tyson Farms, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tyson Farms, INC. has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Tyson Farms, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Tyson Farms, INC., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
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.
What should I do if Tyson Farms, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Tyson Farms, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
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 #80,540 (the lower half 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 $1,575 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tompkins Products in Detroit, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,575 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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