Foster Poultry Farms Safety Record
Kelso, WA · Manufacturing
Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.
Last inspected 02/28/2005
According to OSHA enforcement records, Foster Poultry Farms in Kelso, Washington has 37 workplace safety violations across 16 inspections, with 22 classified as serious and $27,480 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1998 to 2005.
About This Safety Record
Foster Poultry Farms, located in Kelso, Washington, was last inspected by OSHA in 2005. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 37 violations on file, 22 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $27,480.
OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.
Violation Breakdown
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/28/2005 | Referral? | Kelso, WA | 2 | $4,800 |
| 03/30/2004 | Follow-Up? | Kelso, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 11/04/2003 | Referral? | Kelso, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 02/03/2003 | Complaint? | Kelso, WA | 1 | $0 |
| 02/03/2003 | Complaint? | Kelso, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 04/01/2002 | Complaint? | Kelso, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 11/27/2001 | Referral? | Kelso, WA | 1 | $0 |
| 11/27/2001 | Planned? | Kelso, WA | 14 | $2,800 |
| 08/23/2000 | Complaint? | Kelso, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 06/09/2000 | Accident? | Kelso, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 03/31/2000 | Complaint? | Kelso, WA | 1 | $0 |
| 11/23/1999 | Complaint? | Kelso, WA | 3 | $4,900 |
| 11/23/1999 | Complaint? | Kelso, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 11/23/1999 | Complaint? | Kelso, WA | 8 | $7,630 |
| 01/13/1999 | Referral? | Kelso, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 09/04/1998 | Referral? | Kelso, WA | 7 | $7,350 |
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