Establishment profile
FARMLAND FOODS, INC.
800 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, DENISON, IA, 51442
311611 — Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
Summary
FARMLAND FOODS, INC. has accumulated 53 OSHA violations across 22 inspections over 46 years of recorded history, with $80,976 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 197 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FARMLAND FOODS, 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
68% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 8 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 · 37 citations in this view · $78,826 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 8 | 7 | $23,625 | Sep 1988 | Jul 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 3 | 3 | $2,660 | Oct 1979 | Aug 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 2 | 2 | $27,125 | May 1994 | Jul 2011 |
| 29 CFR 8800.04 | 2 | 1 | $8,375 | May 1994 | May 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 I | 2 | 2 | $1,900 | Nov 1993 | Sep 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | Jan 2008 | Jul 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 2 | 2 | $743 | Mar 1984 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 2 | 2 | $650 | Oct 1979 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 2 | 2 | $560 | Oct 1979 | Mar 1984 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 Q02 | 2 | 2 | — | Oct 1979 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | May 2011 | May 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E01 I | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | Aug 2000 | Aug 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | May 2011 | May 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 H01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | May 2011 | May 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 E05 I | 1 | 1 | $850 | Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q10 | 1 | 1 | $850 | Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | $688 | May 1994 | May 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 J04 IIE | 1 | 1 | $688 | May 1994 | May 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C08 | 1 | 1 | $688 | May 1994 | May 1994 |
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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 3116 within IA. Peer group: 197 employers. This establishment has 53 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for FARMLAND FOODS, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 FARMLAND FOODS, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2013 | AMPUTATED,FOOD PREPARATION,FINGER,GUARD,MEAT SLICING MACHINE,PAPER MACHINE,AUTOMATIC RESTART,MACHINE--MISC | 1 | — | — | |
| Jun 7, 2011 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,LADDER,CAUGHT BETWEEN,CRUSHED,LOST BALANCE | 1 | — | — | |
| Nov 17, 2007 | AMPUTATED,BELT,FINGER,CLEANING,FOOD PACKAGING MACH,CONVEYOR | 1 | — | — | |
| Mar 9, 2007 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,CAUGHT BY,JAMMED,CAUGHT BETWEEN,LACERATION,NIP POINT,UNGUARDED | 1 | — | — | |
| Nov 11, 2005 | AMPUTATED,FOOD PREPARATION,FINGER,STRUCK AGAINST,SAW,UNGUARDED | 1 | — | — | |
| Apr 13, 1994 | HEAD,WORK RULES,CLEANING,CAUGHT BY,LOCKOUT,CRUSHED,INEXPERIENCE,CONVEYOR,UNGUARDEDFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Oct 24, 1985 | AMPUTATED,THUMB,FOOD PACKAGING MACH,POINT OF OPERATION,MECH MAT HANDLING | 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 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 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 FARMLAND FOODS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for FARMLAND FOODS, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in IA — for FARMLAND FOODS, 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 FARMLAND FOODS, 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.). 3 cases · 2 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-067257 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2011 | Feb 2012 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-RC-064576 | Representation election | Sep 2011 | Nov 2011 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-018051 | Unfair labor practice | May 2006 | Jun 2006 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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 FARMLAND FOODS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FARMLAND FOODS, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for FARMLAND FOODS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-01 | Referral | 1 | — | $1,625 | |
| 2012-02-02 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-06-23 | Referral | 2 | — | $2,125 | |
| 2011-05-05 | Planned | 9 | 3 | $5,725 | |
| 2009-07-16 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $1,700 | |
| 2007-12-04 | Referral | 2 | — | $3,500 | |
| 2007-03-19 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $10,500 | |
| 2005-11-18 | Referral | 1 | — | $938 | |
| 2004-02-24 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-09-11 | Planned | 3 | — | $1,700 | |
| 2000-07-11 | Accident | 2 | — | $3,600 | |
| 1995-08-31 | Complaint | 2 | — | $1,200 | |
| 1995-03-15 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-04-14 | Accident | 10 | 9 | $43,400 | |
| 1993-10-20 | Planned | 8 | 4 | $3,743 | |
| 1988-09-19 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $450 | |
| 1985-10-24 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-08-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-04-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-02-28 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $350 | |
| 1979-11-13 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-10-02 | Complaint | 7 | 3 | $420 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on FARMLAND FOODS, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. 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 FARMLAND FOODS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- FARMLAND FOODS, INC. has 22 OSHA inspections on record with 53 violations and $80,975.5 in total penalties.
- How does FARMLAND FOODS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- FARMLAND FOODS, INC. operates in the animal (except poultry) slaughtering industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.
- Has FARMLAND FOODS, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving FARMLAND FOODS, INC..