SEGUIN, TX —
OSHA Inspection: TYSON FARMS, INC.
Federal Agency inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a federal Agency safety inspection of TYSON FARMS, INC. in 1200 WEST KINGSBURY STREET, SEGUIN, TX 78155 (NAICS 311615). OSHA activity number 344378286.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- TYSON FARMS, INC.
- Site address
- 1200 WEST KINGSBURY STREET
- City
- SEGUIN
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 78155
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 191, SEGUIN, TX 78155
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Federal Agency (M)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 311615
- Employees
- 700
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 26, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $13,494 · Current $13,494
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being splashed by hot rendering fluids in the event of equipment failure. On or about October 10, 2019 and at times prior thereto, employees operating the in-feed side of the feather hydrolyzers were exposed to the hazard of burns from being splashed by hot rendering fluid in the event of an equipment failure. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard include, but are not limited to: restricting access to the area while hydrolyzers are pressurized, inspecting and maintaining valves and safety devices frequently, providing fail in safe mode operation for gate valves.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $13494
- — Z (S) $13494
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 26, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $13,494 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation: On or about October 10, 2019 and at times prior there to, employees operating the infeed side of the feather hydrolyzers were not required to wear a face shield, exposing employees to the hazards of burns from being splashed by hot rendering fluids.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $13494
1910.132 A
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 26, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $13,494 · Current $11,506 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). On or about October 10, 2019 burn hazards associated with unexpected hot product release were not included in the employer's PPE assessments.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $11506
- — Z (S) $13494
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 344378286.
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