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Tyson Fresh Meats INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tyson Fresh Meats INC. ranks #38,293 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$9,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#38,293
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tyson Fresh Meats INC. in Storm Lake, IA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Tyson Fresh Meats INC.: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.4 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #38,293 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gaze in Los Angeles, CA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.4
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#38,293
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tyson Fresh Meats INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tyson Fresh Meats INC. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$9,000 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Fresh Meats INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0011.322.533.845.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCREATIVE SPECIALTY F…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13TASTY BAKING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 43FLEX-N-GATE OKLAHOMA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13BIG RAPIDS PRODUCTS …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20WEST POINT DAIRY PRO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14R.J. DOUGHERTY ASSOC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10BON L MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8NUCOR-YAMATO STEEL, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12CLARION BOARDS LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7MCINTOSH BOX & PALLE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9EASTERN ALLOYS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21DIAMOND MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12MCINTOSH BOX & PALLE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16PETIQ MFG, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3PEAK CUSTOM FABRICAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11INNOVATIONS MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23THE PORT-O-LITE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13ECOLAB INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16GI MILLWORKS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 30SPILL TECH ENVIRONME…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3Tyson Fresh Meats INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2
Tyson Fresh Meats INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 Fresh Meats INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Tyson Fresh Meats INC. sits at penalty rank #16,945 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($9,000 assessed).

How Tyson Fresh Meats INC. Compares

Tyson Fresh Meats INC.'s 0.40 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2024-05-31

Last Inspection

2025-10-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.4 violations per visit. That's $1,800 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

2

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

$25,225

Current Penalty Amount

$9,000

Penalty Reduction

64.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,225 from the initial assessment of $25,225. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Tyson Fresh Meats INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $9,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,800 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,000 here).

Woodward Iodine Corporation $9,000 OK Klear-Vu Corporation $9,000 MA Koppers Industries, INC. $9,000 IL Silver Line Building Products, LLC $9,000 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Creative Specialty Food Solutions, LLC 5 insp. Houston, TX Tasty Baking Company 5 insp. Philadelphia, PA Flex-N-Gate Oklahoma, LLC 5 insp. Ada, OK Big Rapids Products INC 5 insp. Big Rapids, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gaze
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Mistica Foods, LLC
Franklin Park, IL
3 inspections $9,000
Darigold INC.
Caldwell, ID
2 inspections $9,000
GNS North America DBA GNS Canton LLC
Canton, MI
2 inspections $9,000
S & S Anodizing INC.
Commerce City, CO
2 inspections $9,000

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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 Fresh Meats INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tyson Fresh Meats INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 5 inspections. 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 Fresh Meats INC. have? ▼
Tyson Fresh Meats INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Tyson Fresh Meats INC. had? ▼
Tyson Fresh Meats INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-05-31 and the most recent on 2025-10-14. This averages 0.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tyson Fresh Meats INC.? ▼
Tyson Fresh Meats INC. has been assessed $9,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,225 (a 64.3% reduction).
What industry does Tyson Fresh Meats INC. operate in? ▼
Tyson Fresh Meats INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311611). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tyson Fresh Meats INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tyson Fresh Meats INC. ranks #38,293 (the upper 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 Fresh Meats INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tyson Fresh Meats INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,000 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gaze in Los Angeles, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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