Establishment profile
JOHN MORRELL & COMPANY
1400 NORTH WEBER AVENUE, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57103
311611 — Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
Summary
JOHN MORRELL & COMPANY has accumulated 256 OSHA violations across 38 inspections over 51 years of recorded history, with $1,750,325 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 40 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 18 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
JOHN MORRELL & COMPANY 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, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
61% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 18 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 · 105 citations in this view · $1,724,650 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A0001 | 18 | 6 | $1,007,650 | Feb 1981 | Jul 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 13 | 9 | $7,890 | Jan 1976 | Jul 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 12 | 10 | $10,145 | Mar 1976 | Jun 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 6 | 6 | $1,765 | Mar 1975 | Sep 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 5 | 5 | $700 | Jul 1977 | Jun 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 5 | 5 | $160 | Mar 1976 | Mar 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C02 I | 4 | 4 | $1,100 | Jun 1979 | Jun 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A05 | 4 | 4 | $150 | Mar 1976 | Mar 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 4 | 4 | — | Mar 1976 | Jun 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 A 011017 | 4 | 3 | — | Mar 1976 | Aug 1980 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0002 A | 3 | 2 | $690,000 | Aug 1980 | Apr 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 3 | 3 | $1,750 | Mar 1987 | Jun 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C03 | 3 | 3 | $880 | Aug 1980 | Sep 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 3 | 3 | $840 | Jun 1979 | Sep 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C04 I | 3 | 3 | $600 | Jul 1977 | Jun 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 II | 3 | 3 | $400 | Mar 1987 | Jun 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 3 | 3 | $200 | Mar 1987 | Jun 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 3 | 3 | $160 | Jun 1979 | Mar 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 A 040004 | 3 | 3 | $160 | Mar 1976 | Aug 1980 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 3 | 2 | $100 | Mar 1987 | Sep 1988 |
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 SD. Peer group: 40 employers. This establishment has 256 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for JOHN MORRELL & COMPANY. 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
Self-reported events under 29 CFR 1904.39 (24-hour notification of hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) · Oct 2017
Most frequent event: Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports (federal OSHA only; state-plan states like California, Oregon, and Washington maintain their own programs and do not consistently report into this feed).
Severe injury reports — events
Each row is a hospitalization, amputation, or eye-loss event the employer self-reported to OSHA under 29 CFR 1904.39. Narratives are written by the reporting employer.
| Date | Event | Body part | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2017 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. | Amputation |
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports. Federal-OSHA jurisdiction only by default; some state-plan programs report voluntarily.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2004 | LUNG,ASPHYXIATED,AMMONIA,PACKING HOUSE,TOXIC ATMOSPHERE,INHALATION,PIPELINE,ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE | 8 | 8 | — |
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 18+ years. Most recent activity: 18 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 & COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for JOHN MORRELL & COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in SD — for JOHN MORRELL & COMPANY, 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 & COMPANY 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.). 2 cases · 2 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-166308 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2015 | Jan 2016 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-015459 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 1999 | Jun 2000 | 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 & COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for JOHN MORRELL & COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-11 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | |
| 2004-02-18 | Planned | 4 | 3 | $7,338 | |
| 2004-02-18 | Planned | 2 | — | $1,275 | |
| 2004-02-13 | Accident | 22 | 22 | $12,500 | |
| 2001-09-12 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | |
| 1997-05-14 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $813 | |
| 1994-05-10 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-05-18 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-08-25 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-04-29 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-11-06 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-06-11 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-01-23 | Referral | 11 | 4 | $1,750 | |
| 1990-05-22 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $7,900 | |
| 1990-02-27 | Follow-up | 15 | 2 | $4,060 | |
| 1988-09-07 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-05-19 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $500 | |
| 1988-05-12 | Unprogrammed Related | 2 | — | $1,000 | |
| 1988-03-29 | Complaint | 27 | 7 | $11,750 | |
| 1988-03-29 | Complaint | 3 | — | $990,000 | |
| 1987-10-20 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $500 | |
| 1986-09-17 | Complaint | 57 | 29 | $704,000 | |
| 1986-09-17 | Complaint | 7 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-03-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-01-05 | Accident | 7 | 7 | $700 | |
| 1980-10-30 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-10-09 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-08-04 | Planned | 18 | 2 | $1,840 | |
| 1979-08-06 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-06-20 | Planned | 17 | 2 | $180 | |
| 1979-03-13 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-01-12 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1977-10-21 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1977-07-13 | Planned | 27 | 2 | $1,540 | |
| 1976-02-19 | Planned | 22 | — | $270 | |
| 1976-01-19 | Complaint | 2 | — | $35 | |
| 1975-04-07 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1975-02-06 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- CIMPL'S, LLCYANKTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- NEW ANGUS, LLCABERDEEN — 1 federal enforcement record
- RC WESTERN MEATS, INC.RAPID CITY — 1 federal enforcement record
- JOHN MORRELL, INC.SIOUX FALLS — 1 federal enforcement record
- SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORPORATIONSIOUX FALLS — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on JOHN MORRELL & COMPANY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 JOHN MORRELL & COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- JOHN MORRELL & COMPANY has 38 OSHA inspections on record with 256 violations and $1,750,325 in total penalties.
- How does JOHN MORRELL & COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- JOHN MORRELL & COMPANY operates in the animal (except poultry) slaughtering industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.
- Has JOHN MORRELL & COMPANY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving JOHN MORRELL & COMPANY.