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Manufacturing · Independence, IA

Tyson Pet Products, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tyson Pet Products, INC. ranks #68,678 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$2,975
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#68,678
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tyson Pet Products, INC. in Independence, IA 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: $2,975. 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 Pet Products, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #68,678 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Optical Cable Corporation in Roanoke, VA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,975 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#68,678
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 Pet Products, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tyson Pet Products, INC. runs well below peers (0.19x 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

$2,975 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% 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 Pet Products, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.410.018.527.035.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGENERAL DYNAMICS BAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34MAYCO MANUFACTURING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33TYR TACTICAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SURGICAL APPLIANCE I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16QUALITY READY MIX, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28GREEN FOREST CABINETRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PIPING ROCK HEALTH P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALONSO & CARUS IRON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20NOVIPAX BUYER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRUSH RESEARCH MFG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUN DEEP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ALADDIN METAL PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GEORGIA WEB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ADVANCE MACHINE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SMITHVILLE MANUFACTU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28PITTSBURGH PIPE & SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PELLERIN MILNOR CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DUTTON-LAINSON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13STORFLEX HOLDINGS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PRIME INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13Tyson Pet Products, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Tyson Pet Products, 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 Pet Products, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Tyson Pet Products, INC. is the #27,408 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($2,975).

How Tyson Pet Products, INC. Compares

Tyson Pet Products, 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 (0.19x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-09

Last Inspection

2013-09-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,488

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,488 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$5,225

Current Penalty Amount

$2,975

Penalty Reduction

43.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,250 from the initial assessment of $5,225. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Tyson Pet Products, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $2,975 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,488 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,975 here).

Casemer Tool & Machine INC $2,975 MI Pleasant Mount Welding INC $2,975 PA Optical Cable Corporation $2,975 VA Kerry INC. $2,975 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works 2 insp. Bath, ME Mayco Manufacturing, LLC DBA Mayco Industries, INC. 2 insp. Granite City, IL TYR Tactical, LLC 2 insp. Peoria, AZ Surgical Appliance Industries, INC 2 insp. Ripley, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Casemer Tool & Machine INC
Oxford, MI
3 inspections $2,975
Pleasant Mount Welding INC
Carbondale, PA
3 inspections $2,975
Optical Cable Corporation
Roanoke, VA
2 inspections $2,975
Kerry INC.
Elk Grove Village, IL
4 inspections $2,975
Metal-Fab, INC.
Wichita, KS
2 inspections $2,975

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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 Pet Products, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tyson Pet Products, INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Pet Products, INC. have? ▼
Tyson Pet Products, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,975.
How many OSHA inspections has Tyson Pet Products, INC. had? ▼
Tyson Pet Products, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-09 and the most recent on 2013-09-24. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tyson Pet Products, INC.? ▼
Tyson Pet Products, INC. has been assessed $2,975 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,225 (a 43.1% reduction).
Does Tyson Pet Products, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tyson Pet Products, INC. has 2 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 Pet Products, INC. operate in? ▼
Tyson Pet Products, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311119). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tyson Pet Products, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tyson Pet Products, INC. ranks #68,678 (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 Pet Products, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tyson Pet Products, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,975 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Optical Cable Corporation in Roanoke, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,975 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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