Establishment profile
FOSTER POULTRY FARMS DBA FOSTER FARMS
1700 S 13TH AVENUE, KELSO, WA, 98626
311612 — Meat Processed from Carcasses
Summary
FOSTER POULTRY FARMS DBA FOSTER FARMS has accumulated 37 OSHA violations across 16 inspections over 27 years of recorded history, with $30,630 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 95th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 110 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 21 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FOSTER POULTRY FARMS DBA FOSTER FARMS appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, 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. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 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 · 21 citations in this view · $28,530 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 0240.750101 A | 2 | 2 | — | Mar 1999 | May 2000 |
| 29 CFR 0620.008002 | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 |
| 29 CFR 0240.750102 A | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 |
| 29 CFR 8037.0005 | 1 | 1 | $2,400 | Aug 2005 | Aug 2005 |
| 29 CFR 8036.0005 | 1 | 1 | $2,400 | Aug 2005 | Aug 2005 |
| 29 CFR 0240.780101 | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | Jan 2000 | Jan 2000 |
| 29 CFR 0620.903102 A | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | Jan 2000 | Jan 2000 |
| 29 CFR 0241.200301 | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 |
| 29 CFR 0249.560902 B | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | Feb 2000 | Feb 2000 |
| 29 CFR 0241.101103 A | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | Feb 2000 | Feb 2000 |
| 29 CFR 0242.302904 | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | Feb 2000 | Feb 2000 |
| 29 CFR 0620.013002 C | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | Jan 2000 | Jan 2000 |
| 29 CFR 0245.920501 | 1 | 1 | $1,190 | Feb 2000 | Feb 2000 |
| 29 CFR 0249.560902 A | 1 | 1 | $1,190 | Feb 2000 | Feb 2000 |
| 29 CFR 0249.560507 A 02 | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Feb 2000 | Feb 2000 |
| 29 CFR 0240.004501 | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 |
| 29 CFR 0241.100506 A | 1 | 1 | $700 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 0670.001705 | 1 | 1 | $700 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 0670.002101 A 05 | 1 | 1 | $700 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 0670.002101 A 06 | 1 | 1 | $700 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
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 WA. Peer group: 110 employers. This establishment has 37 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for FOSTER POULTRY FARMS DBA FOSTER FARMS. 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 POULTRY FARMS DBA FOSTER FARMS. 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 9, 2000 | HEART,CPR,HEART ATTACK,ANEURYSMFatality | 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 21+ years. Most recent activity: 21 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 FOSTER POULTRY FARMS DBA FOSTER FARMS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for FOSTER POULTRY FARMS DBA FOSTER FARMS. 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 POULTRY FARMS DBA FOSTER FARMS. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 FOSTER POULTRY FARMS DBA FOSTER FARMS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FOSTER POULTRY FARMS DBA FOSTER FARMS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for FOSTER POULTRY FARMS DBA FOSTER FARMS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-02-28 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $4,800 | |
| 2004-03-30 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-11-04 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-02-03 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-02-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-04-01 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-11-27 | Referral | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-11-27 | Planned | 14 | 5 | $4,900 | |
| 2000-08-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-06-09 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-03-31 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-11-23 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $4,900 | |
| 1999-11-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-11-23 | Complaint | 8 | 6 | $7,630 | |
| 1999-01-13 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-09-04 | Referral | 7 | 6 | $8,400 |
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 WA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- FOSTER POULTRY FARMS LLCKELSO — 1 federal enforcement record
- B B SAUSAGE COBELLINGHAM — 1 federal enforcement record
- JACK MOUNTAIN MEATS LLCBURLINGTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- EMPIRE PACKING COMPANY LLPOLYMPIA — 1 federal enforcement record
- BELS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONSEATTLE — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on FOSTER POULTRY FARMS DBA FOSTER FARMS 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 FOSTER POULTRY FARMS DBA FOSTER FARMS's OSHA violation history?
- FOSTER POULTRY FARMS DBA FOSTER FARMS has 16 OSHA inspections on record with 37 violations and $30,630 in total penalties.
- How does FOSTER POULTRY FARMS DBA FOSTER FARMS's safety record compare to its industry?
- FOSTER POULTRY FARMS DBA FOSTER FARMS operates in the meat processed from carcasses industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.7.
- Has FOSTER POULTRY FARMS DBA FOSTER FARMS had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving FOSTER POULTRY FARMS DBA FOSTER FARMS.