Establishment profile
CHICAGO MEAT AUTHORITY, INC.
1120 WEST 47TH PLACE, CHICAGO, IL, 60609
311612 — Meat Processed from Carcasses
EIN 363682301
Summary
CHICAGO MEAT AUTHORITY, INC. has accumulated 25 OSHA violations across 11 inspections over 36 years of recorded history, with $21,377 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 93rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 179 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 5 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CHICAGO MEAT AUTHORITY, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
55% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 6 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $21,377 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H03 II | 1 | 1 | $5,821 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 III | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Oct 2012 | Oct 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0138 A | 1 | 1 | $3,492 | Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0007 B03 | 1 | 1 | $1,164 | Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $850 | Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 1 | 1 | $675 | Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 C01 | 1 | 1 | $625 | Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 C01 I | 1 | 1 | $625 | Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | $500 | Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0038 A01 | 1 | 1 | $500 | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0005 D01 | 1 | 1 | $500 | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G02 | 1 | 1 | $500 | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 1 | 1 | $200 | Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 1 | 1 | $175 | Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B06 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 Q07 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3116 within IL. Peer group: 179 employers. This establishment has 25 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 284 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for CHICAGO MEAT AUTHORITY, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2020 | Amputated,Amputation,Bandsaw,Blade,Fingertip,Meat Processing,Meat Slicing Machine,Training,Unguarded | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 5+ years. Most recent activity: 5 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for CHICAGO MEAT AUTHORITY, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CHICAGO MEAT AUTHORITY, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in IL — for CHICAGO MEAT AUTHORITY, INC., not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other CHICAGO MEAT AUTHORITY, INC. locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 4 cases · 4 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-CA-367450 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-143617 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2014 | May 2015 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-112565 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2013 | Oct 2013 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-077628 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2012 | May 2012 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for CHICAGO MEAT AUTHORITY, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for CHICAGO MEAT AUTHORITY, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CHICAGO MEAT AUTHORITY 1120 W 47TH PL · CHICAGO, IL, 60609 | Air | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal contracts
This location
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 311611 - ANIMAL (EXCEPT POULTRY) SLAUGHTERING. Last action: 2026-06-05. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-07 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-08-22 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $4,656 | |
| 2018-01-17 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $5,821 | |
| 2013-02-05 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-07-13 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | |
| 2012-04-12 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-01-26 | Planned | 10 | 4 | $1,550 | |
| 2005-01-26 | Planned | 6 | 4 | $2,100 | |
| 2003-01-22 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-02-08 | Planned | 5 | 1 | $3,250 | |
| 1990-03-05 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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Other employers in meat processed from carcasses within IL, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- ROSE PACKING COMPANY, INC.CHICAGO — 3 federal enforcement records
- PORTILLO'S FOOD SERVICE, INC.ADDISON — 3 federal enforcement records
- OSI INDUSTRIES, LLCWEST CHICAGO — 2 federal enforcement records
- BOBAK SAUSAGE COMPANYCHICAGO — 2 federal enforcement records
- DUTCH FARMS, INC.CHICAGO — 2 federal enforcement records
- STAMPEDE MEAT, INC.BEDFORD PARK — 2 federal enforcement records
- RANDOLPH PACKING CO.STREAMWOOD — 2 federal enforcement records
- LAND O'FROST, INC.LANSING — 2 federal enforcement records
- C & F PACKING CO., INC.LAKE VILLA — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CHICAGO MEAT AUTHORITY, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is CHICAGO MEAT AUTHORITY, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- CHICAGO MEAT AUTHORITY, INC. has 11 OSHA inspections on record with 25 violations and $21,376.9 in total penalties.
- How does CHICAGO MEAT AUTHORITY, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- CHICAGO MEAT AUTHORITY, INC. operates in the meat processed from carcasses industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.7. CHICAGO MEAT AUTHORITY, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 5.77 compared to an industry average of 2.7.