Establishment profile
KOCH FOODS OF ASHLAND LLC
515 TYSON ROAD, ASHLAND, AL, 36251
311615 — Poultry Processing
Summary
KOCH FOODS OF ASHLAND LLC has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 6 inspections over 17 years of recorded history, with $22,625 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 50th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 95 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 74th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KOCH FOODS OF ASHLAND LLC appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3116 within AL. Peer group: 95 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for KOCH FOODS OF ASHLAND LLC. 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 KOCH FOODS OF ASHLAND LLC. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2021 | Arm,Broken,Broken Bone,Caught Between,Caught By,Caught In,Cleaning,Fracture,Jaw,Pulled In,Rib,Rotating Parts,Rotating Shaft,Shaft,Unguarded Live Parts | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Oct 29, 2017 | Caught In,Crushing,Laceration,Lockout/Tagout,Machine Guarding,Rotating PartsFatality | 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 4+ years. Most recent activity: 4 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 KOCH FOODS OF ASHLAND LLC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for KOCH FOODS OF ASHLAND LLC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for KOCH FOODS OF ASHLAND LLC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for KOCH FOODS OF ASHLAND LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
Federal criminal prosecution record
First case: 2022-09-22. Most recent: 2022-09-22. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2021-06-07 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2019-09-17 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-10-30 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 2 | 1 | $19,500 | |
| 2015-03-30 | Planned | 1 | — | $1,125 | |
| 2009-05-27 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $2,000 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- WAYNE FARMS LLCDOTHAN — 3 federal enforcement records
- TYSON FOODS, INC.BLOUNTSVILLE — 3 federal enforcement records
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- KOCH FOODSMONTGOMERY — 3 federal enforcement records
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- FARM FRESH FOODS LLCGUNTERSVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on KOCH FOODS OF ASHLAND LLC 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 KOCH FOODS OF ASHLAND LLC's OSHA violation history?
- KOCH FOODS OF ASHLAND LLC has 6 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $22,625 in total penalties.
- How does KOCH FOODS OF ASHLAND LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- KOCH FOODS OF ASHLAND LLC operates in the poultry processing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.4.
- Has KOCH FOODS OF ASHLAND LLC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving KOCH FOODS OF ASHLAND LLC.