Establishment profile
FOSTER FARMS, INC.
232 N INDUSTRIAL PARK DRIVE, DEMOPOLIS, AL, 36732
311613 — Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing
Summary
FOSTER FARMS, INC. has accumulated 1 OSHA violation across 1 inspection over 22 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 42nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 87 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 16 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FOSTER FARMS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and WHD wage enforcement records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, 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
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Below average violations in NAICS 3116 within AL. Peer group: 87 employers. This establishment has 1 OSHA violation; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for FOSTER FARMS, 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 FOSTER FARMS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 16+ years. Most recent activity: 16 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; final payment may differ. 1 case · $22,262 in backwages · 256 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Backwages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 – Mar 2004 | All Other Food Manufacturing | $22,262 | 256 |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for FOSTER FARMS, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for FOSTER FARMS, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for FOSTER FARMS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FOSTER FARMS, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for FOSTER FARMS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-04-16 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in rendering and meat byproduct processing within AL, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- AMERICAN PROTEINS, INC.HANCEVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- BIRMINGHAM HIDE & TALLOW CO. INC.LOXLEY — 1 federal enforcement record
- BIRMINGHAM HIDE & TALLOW COMPANY, INC.MONTGOMERY — 1 federal enforcement record
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on FOSTER FARMS, 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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OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
Frequently asked
- What is FOSTER FARMS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- FOSTER FARMS, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 1 violation and $0 in total penalties.
- How does FOSTER FARMS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- FOSTER FARMS, INC. operates in the rendering and meat byproduct processing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.8.