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 197 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 16 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, 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.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3116 within IA. Peer group: 197 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.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file 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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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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Frequently asked
- 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.