Establishment profile
GOLD KIST, INC.
GOLD KIST STREET, BOAZ, AL, 35957
311615 — Poultry Processing
Summary
GOLD KIST, INC. has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 50 years of recorded history, with $4,195 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 70th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 95 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 88th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 20 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GOLD KIST, INC. 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
33% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 9 distinct standards shown · 9 citations in this view · $4,195 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 1 | 1 | $3,750 | May 2006 | May 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | $240 | May 1990 | May 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 A01 | 1 | 1 | $95 | Jun 1976 | Jun 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A05 | 1 | 1 | $40 | Jun 1976 | Jun 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F01 | 1 | 1 | $40 | Jun 1976 | Jun 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $30 | Jun 1976 | Jun 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | — | May 2006 | May 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 A02 IVC | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1976 | Jun 1976 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 K01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1976 | Jun 1976 |
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 AL. Peer group: 95 employers. This establishment has 9 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, 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 GOLD KIST, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2005 | BURN,HEAT,LUBRICATING FLUID,LOCKOUT,FRYER,HOT WATER | 4 | 4 | — |
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 20+ years. Most recent activity: 20 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, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GOLD KIST, 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 GOLD KIST, INC.. 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, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GOLD KIST, INC.. 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, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-11-09 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $3,750 | |
| 1997-10-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-10-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-07-29 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-04-11 | Complaint | 1 | — | $240 | |
| 1990-02-15 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-11-08 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-04-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1976-06-22 | Planned | 6 | — | $205 |
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 poultry processing within AL, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- WAYNE FARMS LLCDOTHAN — 3 federal enforcement records
- PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATIONGUNTERSVILLE — 3 federal enforcement records
- KOCH FOODS OF ALABAMA, LLCMONTGOMERY — 3 federal enforcement records
- KOCH FOODSMONTGOMERY — 3 federal enforcement records
- PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATIONRUSSELLVILLE — 3 federal enforcement records
- TYSON FOODS, INC.ALBERTVILLE — 3 federal enforcement records
- KEYSTONE FOODSBAKERHILL — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GOLD KIST, 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 GOLD KIST, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- GOLD KIST, INC. has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 9 violations and $4,195 in total penalties.
- How does GOLD KIST, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- GOLD KIST, INC. operates in the poultry processing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.4.