Tyson Foods
Workplace Accountability Record
· Meatpacking & Food Processing
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Accountability Snapshot
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Active federal child labor investigations
DOL Wage and Hour Division — Arkansas, Virginia facilities
20
OSHA violations (2023)
Across 12 facilities in 7 states
1
Worker fatality (2025)
Dakota City, NE — lockout/tagout failure
$90.8K
Child labor penalty (assessed)
Maximum civil penalty — Green Forest, AR facility
Accountability Timeline
Mar 4, 2026
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at HILLSDALE, IL. Found 6 violation(s): 6 .
Nov 18, 2025
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at LOGANSPORT, IN. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Sep 24, 2025
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at WATERLOO, IA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Aug 12, 2025
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS at DAKOTA CITY, NE. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Jul 10, 2025
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS INC. at COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jun 12, 2025
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of WA317986463 - TYSON FRESH MEATS INC at WALLULA, WA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jun 11, 2025
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at DAKOTA CITY, NE. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jun 3, 2025
Workplace Safety
Maintenance worker was fatally injured when a machine lowered onto him after an electronic sensor activated while he was lying underneath performing work. OSHA found Tyson had not ensured authorized employees were trained in correct lockout procedures. Two violations identified.
$27790 penalty
May 29, 2025
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS INC DBA BOSCO'S PIZZA CO at WARREN, MI. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Apr 15, 2025
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC., LOGANSPORT at LOGANSPORT, IN. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Mar 17, 2025
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS INC. at STORM LAKE, IA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Mar 11, 2025
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON POULTRY, INC. at WALDRON, AR. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Feb 25, 2025
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at DAKOTA CITY, NE. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Feb 25, 2025
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON POULTRY, INC. at SEDALIA, MO. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Jan 6, 2025
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at DAKOTA CITY, NE. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Jan 2, 2025
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at WATERLOO, IA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Dec 26, 2024
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at HOPE, AR. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Oct 15, 2024
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS INC. at HOLCOMB, KS. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Oct 11, 2024
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at WATERLOO, IA. Found 4 violation(s): 4 .
Oct 9, 2024
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at WATERLOO, IA. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Oct 4, 2024
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON POULTRY, INC. at PINE BLUFF, AR. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Sep 5, 2024
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at PHILADELPHIA, PA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Sep 1, 2024
Labor Relations
Department of Labor investigators searched Tyson plants in Rogers and Green Forest, Arkansas after receiving anonymous tips about school-age children working at the facilities. Court documents unsealed showing photographs of alleged minors entering and exiting plants.
Aug 27, 2024
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS at DAKOTA CITY, NE. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Aug 2, 2024
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS INC DBA THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY at ZEELAND, MI. Found 5 violation(s): 5 .
Jul 10, 2024
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS INC. at STORM LAKE, IA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jul 9, 2024
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at LEXINGTON, NE. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jun 20, 2024
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at LOGANSPORT, IN. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Dec 5, 2023
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS INC. at AMARILLO, TX. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Sep 25, 2023
Labor Relations
Department of Labor launched investigations into whether migrant children are among those cleaning slaughterhouses owned by Tyson and Perdue. Investigation followed New York Times Magazine report detailing children working overnight cleaning blood, grease, and feathers with acid and pressure hoses. First time DOL attempted to hold parent companies jointly liable for subcontractor child labor violations.
Sep 21, 2023
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON POULTRY, INC. at SEDALIA, MO. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Apr 27, 2023
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON POULTRY, INC. at NASHVILLE, AR. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Mar 28, 2023
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC at LOGANSPORT, IN. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Mar 7, 2023
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at WATERLOO, IA. Found 7 violation(s): 7 .
Feb 21, 2023
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at MADISON, NE. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Feb 1, 2023
Labor Relations
DOL investigation found illegal child labor in 13 meat processing facilities in eight states, including Tyson Foods facilities. Six cases of illegal child labor found at Tyson Green Forest, AR facility ($90,828 penalty — maximum allowed). One case at Goodlettsville, TN facility ($15,138 penalty).
$105966 penalty
Jan 24, 2023
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at SEDALIA, MO. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Jan 18, 2023
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at PERRY, IA. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Jan 3, 2023
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at CENTER, TX. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Jan 1, 2023
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspections identified 20 violations at Tyson facilities in Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Arkansas, Nebraska, North Carolina, and Texas. Initial fines totaled over $230,000.
$230407 penalty
Dec 28, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at WATERLOO, IA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Dec 19, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at WALDRON, AR. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Nov 18, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at EMPORIA, KS. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Oct 31, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Oct 17, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS at LOGANSPORT, IN. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Oct 6, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC at DEXTER, MO. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Sep 22, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at PERRY, IA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Sep 15, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of WA317970487 - TYSON FRESH MEATS INC at WALLULA, WA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jul 25, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at GRANNIS, AR. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Jun 29, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of WA317969363 - TYSON FRESH MEATS INC at WALLULA, WA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jun 27, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at WATERLOO, IA. Found 5 violation(s): 5 .
Jun 3, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at WATERLOO, IA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
May 24, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at WALDRON, AR. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
May 20, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
May 10, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON POULTRY, INC. at GREEN FOREST, AR. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Apr 20, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS INC DBA THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY at ZEELAND, MI. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Apr 12, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at OMAHA, NE. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Apr 12, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at WATERLOO, IA. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Apr 4, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON POULTRY, INC. at NEW HOLLAND, PA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Mar 10, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at HOPE, AR. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Feb 22, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS at HOLCOMB, KS. Found 4 violation(s): 4 .
Feb 8, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at BLOUNTSVILLE, AL. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Jan 13, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at ALBERTVILLE, AL. Found 4 violation(s): 4 .
Jan 4, 2022
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at WATERLOO, IA. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Dec 30, 2021
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at SOUTH HUTCHINSON, KS. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Oct 27, 2021
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of 112458 - TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC LOGANSPORT at LOGANSPORT, IN. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Oct 25, 2021
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at CINCINNATI, OH. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Oct 5, 2021
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at WATERLOO, IA. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Sep 8, 2021
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS at STORM LAKE, IA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Aug 31, 2021
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of 150005 - TYSON POULTRY, INC. at WILKESBORO, NC. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jul 30, 2021
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS INC. at HOLCOMB, KS. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Jun 30, 2021
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at SAINT JOSEPH, MO. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Mar 30, 2021
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON POULTRY, INC. at SEDALIA, MO. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Dec 28, 2020
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS at STORM LAKE, IA. Found 5 violation(s): 5 .
Dec 14, 2020
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at GOODLETTSVILLE, TN. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Oct 29, 2020
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of THE HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY DBA TYSON FOODS INC. at ZEELAND, MI. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Jul 10, 2020
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON POULTRY, INC. at NASHVILLE, AR. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jun 30, 2020
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS at WATERLOO, IA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jun 23, 2020
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of 111102 - TYSON FRESH MEATS INC at LOGANSPORT, IN. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Mar 23, 2020
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at HOLCOMB, KS. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Feb 19, 2020
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS at STORM LAKE, IA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Feb 4, 2020
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS at WATERLOO, IA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jan 21, 2020
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of 110697 - TYSON FRESH MEATS LOGANSPORT at LOGANSPORT, IN. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Dec 3, 2019
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of 110572 - TYSON FRESH MEATS at LOGANSPORT, IN. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Nov 1, 2019
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at HILLSDALE, IL. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Aug 3, 2019
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at AMARILLO, TX. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Jun 18, 2019
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at SPRINGDALE, AR. Found 4 violation(s): 4 .
Apr 23, 2019
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at SHERMAN, TX. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Apr 18, 2019
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON POULTRY, INC. at SCRANTON, AR. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Mar 26, 2019
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at CENTER, TX. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Mar 7, 2019
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at DEXTER, MO. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Feb 7, 2019
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at CENTER, TX. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Dec 19, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at WATERLOO, IA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
Nov 27, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS at DEXTER, MO. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Sep 12, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS at WATERLOO, IA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Sep 5, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS INC. at LEXINGTON, NE. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Aug 23, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of 107814 - TYSON FOODS, INC. at LOGANSPORT, IN. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Aug 8, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS at COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Jul 12, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at DEXTER, MO. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Jun 12, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. at PERRY, IA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
May 30, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON POULTRY, INC. at CUMMING, GA. Found 2 violation(s): 2 .
May 11, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at POTTSVILLE, PA. Found 4 violation(s): 4 .
Mar 20, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at OMAHA, NE. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Mar 16, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS INC. at SCRANTON, AR. Found 3 violation(s): 3 .
Mar 13, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at OMAHA, NE. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Feb 22, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of TYSON FOODS, INC. at BERRYVILLE, AR. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Jan 8, 2018
Workplace Safety
OSHA inspection of WA317947801 - TYSON FRESH MEATS INC at WALLULA, WA. Found 1 violation(s): 1 .
Aug 16, 2016
Workplace Safety
Investigation initiated after worker lost finger in unguarded conveyor belt at Center, TX chicken processing plant. OSHA found two repeated and 15 serious violations including amputation hazards, high carbon dioxide exposure, peracetic acid exposure without PPE, obstructed fire exits, and improper drainage.
$263498 penalty
Primary Sources
Verified public records and government databases
OSHA Inspections & Citations — Dept of Labor / OSHA
https://www.osha.gov/
https://www.osha.gov/
Checked May 22, 2025
DOL Wage and Hour Division — Dept of Labor
https://www.dol.gov/
https://www.dol.gov/
Checked May 22, 2025
SEC Proxy Filings (PX14A6G) — SEC
https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?company=tyson+foods
https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?company=tyson+foods
Checked May 22, 2025
Federal Court Records — U.S. Courts
https://www.uscourts.gov/
https://www.uscourts.gov/
Checked May 22, 2025
OSHA Enforcement Data (Bulk) — Dept of Labor / OSHA
https://enforcedata.dol.gov/
https://enforcedata.dol.gov/
Checked May 23, 2026