Manufacturing · Omaha, NE

Tyson Foods, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tyson Foods, INC. ranks #7,089 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty80% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$39,738
OSHA penalties: 5
Violations cited: 11
OSHA inspections: #7,089
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tyson Foods, INC. in Omaha, NE has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $39,738. 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 Foods, INC. 11 times over 9 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,089 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 well above peers (4.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Effective Plan, INC. in Seven Valleys, PA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $39,712 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection: 80.0%
of violations were serious: #7,089
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100

B OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Tyson Foods, INC.

$39,738
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Tyson Foods, INC. runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$39,738 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Foods, INC..

Tyson Foods, INC. has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 Foods, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Tyson Foods, INC. ranks #3,568 at $39,738 current penalty.

How Tyson Foods, INC. Compares

Tyson Foods, INC.'s 0.45 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 above peers (2.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-10-31

Last Inspection

2023-11-22

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,613

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 11 inspections over 9 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $3,613 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

80.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$102,074

Current Penalty Amount

$39,738

Penalty Reduction

61.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $62,336 from the initial assessment of $102,074. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Tyson Foods, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	11	2.6
Violations	5	8.0
Total Penalty	$39,738	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,613	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($39,738 here).

Freedom Alloys, INC. $39,744 PA International Paper Company $39,750 CA All Steel Construction, INC. $39,752 AR Effective Plan, INC. $39,712 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

Denso Manufacturing Michigan INC 11 insp. Battle Creek, MI Sierra Pacific Industries 11 insp. Lincoln, CA Millercoors LLC 11 insp. Golden, CO Gallo Glass Company 11 insp. Modesto, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Freedom Alloys, INC.

Royersford, PA

3 inspections $39,744

International Paper Company

Visalia, CA

2 inspections $39,750

All Steel Construction, INC.

Malvern, AR

2 inspections $39,752

Effective Plan, INC.

Seven Valleys, PA

3 inspections $39,712

Seaward Services, INC.

Norfolk, VA

1 inspections $935

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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 Foods, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Tyson Foods, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 11 inspections, including 4 serious violations. 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 Foods, INC. have? ▼

Tyson Foods, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $39,738.

How many OSHA inspections has Tyson Foods, INC. had? ▼

Tyson Foods, INC. has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-31 and the most recent on 2023-11-22. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Tyson Foods, INC.? ▼

Tyson Foods, INC. has been assessed $39,738 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $102,074 (a 61.1% reduction).

Does Tyson Foods, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Tyson Foods, INC. has 4 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.

What industry does Tyson Foods, INC. operate in? ▼

Tyson Foods, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Tyson Foods, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tyson Foods, INC. ranks #7,089 (the top 10% 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 Foods, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Tyson Foods, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $39,738 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Effective Plan, INC. in Seven Valleys, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $39,712 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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