Tyson Foods Safety Record

Sedalia, MO · Manufacturing

C

Average violation rate. This employer's safety record is typical for their industry.

Last inspected 01/24/2023

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Tyson Foods in Sedalia, Missouri has 17 workplace safety violations across 18 inspections, with 8 classified as serious and $29,608 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1995 to 2023.

Tyson Foods in Sedalia, Missouri has a C safety grade, indicating an average violation rate that is typical for employers in OSHA's enforcement database. This is consistent with the general pattern seen across the manufacturing industry. A C grade is assigned when the weighted violation score falls between 1.0 and 2.99 per inspection.

Of the 17 violations on record, 8 were classified as serious. While a C grade does not indicate exceptional risk, workplace safety is an ongoing concern for all employers. OSHA conducts inspections based on complaints, referrals, scheduled programming, and follow-up activities.

0.9 Tyson Foods violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Below industry average
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2 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
0 Serious (5 yr)
$10,045 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 17 violations, $29,608 in penalties across 18 inspections
17 Total Violations
18 Total Inspections
8 Total Serious
$29,608 Total Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($10,045)
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1997
Violations decreased 87% over the past 5 years (2 recent vs 15 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $57,790 in penalties for Tyson Foods, later reduced to $29,608 — a 49% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
2 citations $3,138
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
1 citation
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
1 citation $5,000
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
1 citation $1,000
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
1 citation $500

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Tyson Foods in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/24/2023 Complaint? Sedalia, MO 2 $10,045
10/04/2021 Unprogrammed Related? Sedalia, MO 0 $0
10/01/2019 Referral? Sedalia, MO 0 $0
07/20/2015 Referral? Sedalia, MO 0 $0
11/08/2012 Planned? Sedalia, MO 1 $5,000
11/18/2009 Planned? Sedalia, MO 1 $0
07/09/2008 Referral? Sedalia, MO 0 $0
07/19/2006 Complaint? Sedalia, MO 1 $900
07/08/2004 Planned? Sedalia, MO 1 $638
07/08/2004 Planned? Sedalia, MO 4 $3,838
02/06/2003 Complaint? Sedalia, MO 0 $0
08/13/1999 Referral? Sedalia, MO 1 $5,000
02/10/1999 Planned? Sedalia, MO 2 $938
02/10/1999 Planned? Sedalia, MO 2 $750
07/09/1998 Referral? Sedalia, MO 0 $0
08/06/1997 Complaint? Sedalia, MO 2 $2,500
06/18/1996 Complaint? Sedalia, MO 0 $0
12/07/1995 Complaint? Sedalia, MO 0 $0

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