This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2016. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Sam Kane Beef Processors Safety Record

Corpus Christi, TX · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 12/20/2016

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Sam Kane Beef Processors in Corpus Christi, Texas has 136 workplace safety violations across 25 inspections, with 88 classified as serious and $118,436 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1979 to 2016.

Sam Kane Beef Processors, located in Corpus Christi, Texas, was last inspected by OSHA in 2016. 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 136 violations on file, 88 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $118,436.

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.

136 Violations
25 Inspections
88 Serious
$118,436 Penalties
Serious?
88 ($117,886)
Other-than-Serious?
48 ($550)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 7 inspections (7 total) since 1980
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 5 inspections (8 total) since 1979
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 5 inspections (5 total) since 1990
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 4 inspections (15 total) since 1980
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1980
OSHA initially proposed $285,924 in penalties for Sam Kane Beef Processors, later reduced to $118,436 — a 59% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
15 citations $2,200
1910.1030 OSHA Standard
8 citations $1,350
1910.0023 Ladders
8 citations $6,775
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
7 citations $5,460
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
7 citations $21,530
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/20/2016 Referral? Corpus Christi, TX 2 $15,210
04/25/2016 Planned? Corpus Christi, TX 4 $2,640
04/25/2016 Follow-Up? Corpus Christi, TX 0 $0
12/31/2013 Referral? Corpus Christi, TX 2 $7,000
09/10/2013 Planned? Corpus Christi, TX 5 $7,900
11/02/2012 M? Corpus Christi, TX 0 $0
05/19/2011 Unprogrammed Related? Corpus Christi, TX 2 $10,400
03/04/2010 Unprogrammed Related? Corpus Christi, TX 18 $19,736
03/03/2006 Complaint? Corpus Christi, TX 2 $1,530
10/07/2003 Complaint? Corpus Christi, TX 1 $1,575
10/07/2003 Follow-Up? Corpus Christi, TX 0 $0
04/30/2002 Planned? Corpus Christi, TX 13 $2,700
04/01/2002 Planned? Corpus Christi, TX 22 $12,495
11/09/2000 Referral? Corpus Christi, TX 0 $0
10/31/1997 Accident? Corpus Christi, TX 0 $0
04/19/1994 Referral? Corpus Christi, TX 2 $17,500
02/14/1994 Planned? Corpus Christi, TX 27 $18,150
06/27/1991 Referral? Corpus Christi, TX 0 $0
06/27/1990 Planned? Corpus Christi, TX 8 $1,200
01/18/1989 Planned? Corpus Christi, TX 0 $0
01/30/1986 Planned? Corpus Christi, TX 4 $0
01/03/1985 Planned? Corpus Christi, TX 8 $150
12/14/1982 Planned? Corpus Christi, TX 0 $0
04/16/1980 Planned? Corpus Christi, TX 12 $250
12/20/1979 Planned? Corpus Christi, TX 4 $0

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