Establishment profile
JOHN MORRELL & CO.
1200 BLUFF ROAD, SIOUX CITY, IA, 51106
311611 — Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
Summary
JOHN MORRELL & CO. has accumulated 166 OSHA violations across 69 inspections over 38 years of recorded history, with $182,069 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 198 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
JOHN MORRELL & CO. 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
71% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 37 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 · 62 citations in this view · $117,928 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 9 | 9 | $59,438 | May 1988 | Oct 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 5 | 5 | $8,500 | Aug 1992 | Mar 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 4 | 4 | $7,960 | Mar 1988 | Apr 2000 |
| 29 CFR 8800.04 | 4 | 3 | $6,300 | Jul 1990 | Sep 1991 |
| 29 CFR 4000.2 1 | 4 | 4 | $3,100 | Mar 1992 | Aug 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 3 | 3 | $5,614 | May 1988 | Mar 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 3 | 3 | $3,183 | Mar 1992 | Jul 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 3 | 3 | $3,175 | Mar 1992 | Dec 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A08 | 3 | 3 | $2,200 | Mar 1992 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 3 | 3 | $2,100 | Mar 1995 | Oct 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L | 3 | 3 | $1,250 | May 1989 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 E02 | 2 | 2 | $5,250 | Mar 1992 | Aug 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0020 E01 I | 2 | 2 | $2,200 | Sep 1991 | May 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 2 | 2 | $2,000 | Aug 1993 | Apr 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 Q07 | 2 | 2 | $1,250 | Mar 1992 | Feb 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 2 | 2 | $1,200 | Mar 1992 | Apr 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | Mar 1992 | Oct 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 2 | 2 | $950 | May 1988 | Oct 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 2 | 2 | $633 | Mar 1991 | Mar 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 A02 | 2 | 2 | $625 | Aug 1988 | Mar 1991 |
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: 198 employers. This establishment has 166 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for JOHN MORRELL & CO.. 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 JOHN MORRELL & CO.. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2005 | BATTERY,AMPUTATED,THUMB,HOIST,PALLET,JACK,HAND | 1 | — | — | |
| Jan 26, 2002 | ROTATING PARTS,AMPUTATED,BRAKE,FINGER,LOCKOUT,WASHING MACHINE,DOOR | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Oct 19, 2000 | ROTATING PARTS,AMPUTATED,FINGER,STRUCK AGAINST | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Sep 9, 1997 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,WORK RULES,SLIP,STRUCK AGAINST,SAW,LACERATION,HAND,UNGUARDED | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jul 20, 1992 | E GI V,ELECTRICAL,ELECTRIC SWITCH,GROUND FAULT,WET OPERATION,EQUIPMENT GROUNDING,ELECTRIC SHOCK,ELECTRICAL BOX,EQUIPMENT APPROVAL,WATER | 1 | — | — | |
| Jul 20, 1992 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,WORK RULES,CLOGGED,AUGER,HAND,UNGUARDED | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jul 20, 1992 | CHAIN,SEVERED,ROTATING PARTS,WORK RULES,SLIP,CAUGHT BY,LACERATION,ARM,UNGUARDED | 1 | 1 | — | |
| May 3, 1988 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,SAW,LACERATION | 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 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 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 JOHN MORRELL & CO.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for JOHN MORRELL & CO.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in IA — for JOHN MORRELL & CO., 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 JOHN MORRELL & CO. 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.). 1 case · 1 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-016438 | Unfair labor practice | May 2002 | Jun 2002 | 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 JOHN MORRELL & CO.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for JOHN MORRELL & CO.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for JOHN MORRELL & CO.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-11-12 | Complaint | 4 | — | $2,975 | |
| 2008-10-06 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $2,338 | |
| 2008-05-28 | Complaint | 4 | 1 | $2,763 | |
| 2006-09-07 | Planned | 7 | 3 | $1,500 | |
| 2006-01-11 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-09-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-06-09 | Complaint | 4 | 3 | $4,950 | |
| 2004-06-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-09-17 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-02-12 | Referral | 1 | — | $4,000 | |
| 2001-02-20 | Complaint | 2 | — | $3,500 | |
| 2000-12-06 | Referral | 1 | — | $1,500 | |
| 2000-09-28 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | |
| 2000-02-16 | Complaint | 5 | 5 | $6,500 | |
| 2000-02-16 | Complaint | 11 | 10 | $13,000 | |
| 2000-01-19 | Complaint | 1 | — | $2,500 | |
| 1999-10-15 | Referral | 2 | — | $1,500 | |
| 1998-04-14 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $3,500 | |
| 1997-12-11 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-12-21 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-11-20 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $4,350 | |
| 1995-07-17 | Complaint | 3 | — | $400 | |
| 1995-04-11 | Complaint | 1 | — | $500 | |
| 1995-03-29 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-02-14 | Complaint | 1 | — | $500 | |
| 1994-12-05 | Complaint | 3 | — | $2,000 | |
| 1994-07-19 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-07-12 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $340 | |
| 1994-06-13 | Follow-up | 1 | 1 | $1,284 | |
| 1994-04-14 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-02-11 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $2,000 | |
| 1993-11-22 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-07-08 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $6,000 | |
| 1993-02-08 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-01-26 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $1,500 | |
| 1992-10-12 | Referral | 2 | 1 | $0 | |
| 1992-08-26 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $6,500 | |
| 1992-07-23 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | |
| 1992-07-20 | Complaint | 5 | 4 | $62,000 | |
| 1992-03-04 | Complaint | 9 | 2 | $6,200 | |
| 1992-01-22 | Complaint | 32 | 23 | $15,800 | |
| 1991-09-16 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $5,100 | |
| 1991-09-10 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-04-03 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $2,000 | |
| 1991-01-31 | Complaint | 5 | 5 | $900 | |
| 1990-08-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-08-02 | Complaint | 1 | — | $700 | |
| 1990-08-01 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $5,000 | |
| 1990-07-10 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $700 | |
| 1989-12-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-09-15 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-09-06 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-08-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-07-31 | Complaint | 1 | — | $800 | |
| 1989-07-18 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $500 | |
| 1989-06-28 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $300 | |
| 1989-05-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-05-15 | Complaint | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-05-08 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $630 | |
| 1989-02-03 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-12-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-12-13 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-11-09 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $300 | |
| 1988-10-20 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $200 | |
| 1988-05-03 | Complaint | 9 | 6 | $1,430 | |
| 1988-03-14 | Complaint | 4 | — | $1,150 | |
| 1988-02-23 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $360 | |
| 1987-12-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-11-02 | Complaint | 1 | — | $100 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on JOHN MORRELL & CO. 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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- What is JOHN MORRELL & CO.'s OSHA violation history?
- JOHN MORRELL & CO. has 69 OSHA inspections on record with 166 violations and $182,069 in total penalties.
- How does JOHN MORRELL & CO.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- JOHN MORRELL & CO. operates in the animal (except poultry) slaughtering industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.