National Beef Packing Co Safety Record
Liberal, KS · Manufacturing
Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.
Last inspected 11/16/2023
According to OSHA enforcement records, National Beef Packing Co in Liberal, Kansas has 239 workplace safety violations across 36 inspections, with 169 classified as serious and $1,689,341 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1982 to 2023.
About This Safety Record
National Beef Packing Co in Liberal, Kansas has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places National Beef Packing Co among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.
169 of the 239 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $1,689,341 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Kansas workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.
All-time record: 239 violations, $1,689,341 in penalties across 36 inspections
Violation Breakdown · Last 5 years
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Workers' Compensation in Kansas
Workers injured on the job in Kansas may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation.
- Filing deadline: 200 days from accident
- Important: One of the shortest filing deadlines in the nation
- Statute: Kan. Stat. § 44-501 et seq.
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in Kansas, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for National Beef Packing Co in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16/2023 | Complaint? | Liberal, KS | 2 | $11,984 |
| 04/12/2023 | Referral? | Liberal, KS | 1 | $4,018 |
| 06/28/2021 | Follow-Up? | Liberal, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 06/03/2021 | Referral? | Liberal, KS | 1 | $13,653 |
| 03/25/2021 | Referral? | Liberal, KS | 12 | $53,638 |
| 03/25/2021 | Referral? | Liberal, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 01/29/2021 | M? | Liberal, KS | 6 | $32,767 |
| 09/06/2019 | Referral? | Liberal, KS | 12 | $53,976 |
| 11/12/2015 | Referral? | Liberal, KS | 1 | $4,900 |
| 03/04/2015 | Unprogrammed Related? | Liberal, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 10/13/2014 | M? | Liberal, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 02/27/2013 | Complaint? | Liberal, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 10/08/2008 | Referral? | Liberal, KS | 2 | $2,475 |
| 08/07/2000 | Complaint? | Liberal, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 12/07/1999 | Planned? | Liberal, KS | 3 | $4,218 |
| 08/09/1996 | Accident? | Liberal, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 11/27/1995 | Follow-Up? | Liberal, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 07/24/1995 | Accident? | Liberal, KS | 1 | $3,612 |
| 03/07/1995 | Complaint? | Liberal, KS | 1 | $0 |
| 09/29/1994 | Follow-Up? | Liberal, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 04/04/1994 | Monitoring? | Liberal, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 01/25/1994 | Complaint? | Liberal, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 12/14/1993 | Follow-Up? | Liberal, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 03/02/1993 | Follow-Up? | Liberal, KS | 1 | $2,000 |
| 01/26/1993 | Follow-Up? | Liberal, KS | 1 | $0 |
| 12/16/1992 | Monitoring? | Liberal, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 06/03/1992 | Monitoring? | Liberal, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 07/23/1991 | Complaint? | Liberal, KS | 32 | $86,500 |
| 07/22/1991 | Complaint? | Liberal, KS | 130 | $483,500 |
| 06/11/1991 | Accident? | Liberal, KS | 20 | $930,000 |
| 12/27/1988 | Follow-Up? | Liberal, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 11/29/1988 | Complaint? | Liberal, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 10/04/1988 | Accident? | Liberal, KS | 4 | $1,620 |
| 04/23/1985 | Planned? | Liberal, KS | 0 | $0 |
| 09/13/1983 | Accident? | Liberal, KS | 9 | $480 |
| 07/14/1982 | Planned? | Liberal, KS | 0 | $0 |
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