This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1981. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Rodeo Meats Safety Record

Arkansas City, KS

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 06/09/1981

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Rodeo Meats in Arkansas City, Kansas has 92 workplace safety violations across 24 inspections, with 17 classified as serious and $12,635 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1981.

Rodeo Meats, located in Arkansas City, Kansas, was last inspected by OSHA in 1981. 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 92 violations on file, 17 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $12,635.

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.

92 Violations
24 Inspections
17 Serious
$12,635 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
57 ($335)
Serious?
17 ($4,440)
Repeat?
12 ($2,745)
Willful?
6 ($5,115)
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 3 inspections (24 total) since 1975
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1975
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1975
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1975
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1975
OSHA initially proposed $29,755 in penalties for Rodeo Meats, later reduced to $12,635 — a 58% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
24 citations $1,455
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
11 citations $3,930
1910.0023 Ladders
8 citations $425
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
7 citations $425
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
7 citations $3,050
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/09/1981 Complaint? Arkansas City, KS 0 $0
06/09/1981 Complaint? Arkansas City, KS 0 $0
03/11/1980 Complaint? Arkansas City, KS 41 $8,250
01/14/1980 Complaint? Arkansas City, KS 0 $0
10/16/1979 Follow-Up? Arkansas City, KS 0 $0
04/06/1979 Complaint? Arkansas City, KS 1 $280
03/14/1979 Follow-Up? Arkansas City, KS 0 $0
01/25/1979 Follow-Up? Arkansas City, KS 0 $0
12/15/1978 Complaint? Arkansas City, KS 2 $0
10/26/1978 Follow-Up? Arkansas City, KS 0 $0
06/06/1978 Complaint? Arkansas City, KS 2 $500
11/29/1977 Complaint? Arkansas City, KS 1 $0
08/09/1977 Complaint? Arkansas City, KS 3 $240
07/28/1977 Planned? Arkansas City, KS 0 $0
05/04/1977 Follow-Up? Arkansas City, KS 0 $0
01/16/1976 Follow-Up? Arkansas City, KS 0 $0
12/23/1975 Follow-Up? Arkansas City, KS 0 $0
12/01/1975 Follow-Up? Arkansas City, KS 0 $0
11/13/1975 Follow-Up? Arkansas City, KS 0 $0
10/24/1975 Follow-Up? Arkansas City, KS 0 $0
10/17/1975 Follow-Up? Arkansas City, KS 0 $0
09/03/1975 Complaint? Arkansas City, KS 1 $800
09/03/1975 Planned? Arkansas City, KS 38 $2,565
03/18/1975 Complaint? Arkansas City, KS 3 $0

Improve Your Safety Grade

Links may be affiliate-supported. This does not affect our safety ratings or recommendations.