Establishment profile
GOLD KIST BY-PRODUCTS
14938 E. CHEROKEE DR., BALL GROUND, GA, 30107
311613 — Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing
Summary
GOLD KIST BY-PRODUCTS has accumulated 17 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 32 years of recorded history, with $25,100 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 79th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 141 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 66th 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
GOLD KIST BY-PRODUCTS 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
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 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. 16 distinct standards shown · 17 citations in this view · $25,100 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 2 | 2 | $2,300 | Nov 1993 | Feb 2005 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1052 D02 | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1052 F03 I | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1052 G01 | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q06 I | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1052 H01 | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 B01 I | 1 | 1 | $800 | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1052 L03 I | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 I | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2004 | Oct 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0027 D01 II | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2004 | Oct 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 B02 III | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 3116 within GA. Peer group: 141 employers. This establishment has 17 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GOLD KIST BY-PRODUCTS. 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 GOLD KIST BY-PRODUCTS. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
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 GOLD KIST BY-PRODUCTS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GOLD KIST BY-PRODUCTS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for GOLD KIST BY-PRODUCTS. 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 GOLD KIST BY-PRODUCTS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GOLD KIST BY-PRODUCTS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for GOLD KIST BY-PRODUCTS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-03-29 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | |
| 2004-08-11 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-08-11 | Complaint | 8 | 7 | $11,500 | |
| 1993-11-08 | Planned | 6 | 6 | $10,600 |
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 GOLD KIST BY-PRODUCTS 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 GOLD KIST BY-PRODUCTS's OSHA violation history?
- GOLD KIST BY-PRODUCTS has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 17 violations and $25,100 in total penalties.
- How does GOLD KIST BY-PRODUCTS's safety record compare to its industry?
- GOLD KIST BY-PRODUCTS operates in the rendering and meat byproduct processing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.8.