Tyson Fresh Meats Safety Record

Lexington, NE · Manufacturing

C

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

Last inspected 07/28/2020

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Tyson Fresh Meats in Lexington, Nebraska has 10 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 7 classified as serious and $47,900 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 2004 to 2020.

Tyson Fresh Meats in Lexington, Nebraska 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 10 violations on record, 7 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.

1.1 Tyson Fresh Meats violations/inspection
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10 Violations
9 Inspections
7 Serious
$47,900 Penalties
Serious?
7 ($43,720)
Other-than-Serious?
3 ($4,180)
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 10 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $63,175 in penalties for Tyson Fresh Meats, later reduced to $47,900 — a 24% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
3 citations $31,795
1910.1020 OSHA Standard
1 citation
1910.0332 OSHA Standard
1 citation $4,180
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
1 citation $1,700
1910.0242 OSHA Standard
1 citation $3,300

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

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/28/2020 Complaint? Lexington, NE 0 $0
06/12/2013 Planned? Lexington, NE 0 $0
01/26/2011 Planned? Lexington, NE 4 $35,420
01/25/2011 Planned? Lexington, NE 3 $10,780
07/06/2010 Complaint? Lexington, NE 0 $0
11/26/2007 Planned? Lexington, NE 2 $1,700
11/26/2007 Planned? Lexington, NE 0 $0
04/06/2004 Planned? Lexington, NE 0 $0
04/06/2004 Planned? Lexington, NE 1 $0

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