Establishment profile
LOUIS RICH
891 LOUIS RICH RD, NEWBERRY, SC, 29108
311615 — Poultry Processing
Summary
LOUIS RICH has accumulated 40 OSHA violations across 28 inspections over 42 years of recorded history, with $9,806 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 86th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 80 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
LOUIS RICH appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, 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. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
11% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3116 within SC. Peer group: 80 employers. This establishment has 40 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for LOUIS RICH. 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 LOUIS RICH. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 1998 | LOADING,ASPHYXIATED,IND TRK OPERATOR,WORK RULES,STRUCK AGAINST,CAUGHT BETWEEN,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,MECH MAT HANDLING,NECK,INATTENTIONFatality | 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 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 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 LOUIS RICH. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for LOUIS RICH. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for LOUIS RICH. 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 LOUIS RICH. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for LOUIS RICH. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for LOUIS RICH. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-26 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-02-12 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-11-19 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-07-31 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-04-24 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-02-04 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-10-31 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-07-09 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-04-24 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-04-11 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-03-07 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-10-11 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-07-16 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-04-26 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-01-19 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-10-20 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-07-13 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-05-02 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-01-11 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-10-12 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-06-23 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-04-15 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-09-28 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-11-26 | Referral | 6 | 5 | $5,100 | |
| 1992-06-18 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-12-29 | Planned | 15 | 6 | $3,900 | |
| 1986-04-22 | Planned | 19 | 7 | $806 | |
| 1983-07-07 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- THE BEST DRESSED CHICKEN INCWARD — 1 federal enforcement record
- AMICK FARMS INC.BATESBURG — 1 federal enforcement record
- PILGRIMS PRIDE CORPORATIONSUMTER — 1 federal enforcement record
- KRAFT FOODS GROUP INCNEWBERRY — 1 federal enforcement record
- MANCHESTER FARMSHOPKINS — 1 federal enforcement record
- GOLD KIST INC. SC POULTRY DIV.SUMTER — 1 federal enforcement record
- GENTRY'S POULTRY CO., INC.WARD — 1 federal enforcement record
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on LOUIS RICH 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 LOUIS RICH's OSHA violation history?
- LOUIS RICH has 28 OSHA inspections on record with 40 violations and $9,806 in total penalties.
- How does LOUIS RICH's safety record compare to its industry?
- LOUIS RICH operates in the poultry processing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.4.
- Has LOUIS RICH had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving LOUIS RICH.