Establishment profile
KETTLE FOODS INC
3125 KETTLE CT SE, SALEM, OR, 97302
311919 — Other Snack Food Manufacturing
Summary
KETTLE FOODS INC has accumulated 68 OSHA violations across 15 inspections over 36 years of recorded history, with $6,225 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 151 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KETTLE FOODS INC 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
73% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 9 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3119 within OR. Peer group: 151 employers. This establishment has 68 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for KETTLE FOODS 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 KETTLE FOODS 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 9, 2003 | BURN,HOT COOKING OIL,BACK,TANK | 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 15+ years. Most recent activity: 15 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 KETTLE FOODS INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for KETTLE FOODS INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in OR — for KETTLE FOODS INC, 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 KETTLE FOODS INC locations in the same state.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for KETTLE FOODS INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for KETTLE FOODS INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for KETTLE FOODS INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-24 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-12-10 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-10-16 | Planned | 7 | 5 | $1,350 | |
| 2007-10-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-11-10 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | |
| 2003-05-07 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $390 | |
| 2003-05-07 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-11-13 | Planned | 13 | 7 | $2,120 | |
| 1996-06-06 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $105 | |
| 1995-11-29 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-10-20 | Planned | 10 | 5 | $525 | |
| 1992-12-21 | Planned | 7 | 1 | $315 | |
| 1991-07-31 | Planned | 8 | — | $270 | |
| 1990-12-12 | Planned | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-07-27 | Planned | 9 | 1 | $150 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on KETTLE FOODS 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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Frequently asked
- What is KETTLE FOODS INC's OSHA violation history?
- KETTLE FOODS INC has 15 OSHA inspections on record with 68 violations and $6,225 in total penalties.
- How does KETTLE FOODS INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- KETTLE FOODS INC operates in the other snack food manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.1.