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OSHA citations in Animal Slaughtering and Processing in Kentucky: 10 establishments, $151,870 in penalties (2022 to 2026)
OSHA cited 10 establishments in Animal Slaughtering and Processing (NAICS 3116) in Kentucky between May 10, 2022 and July 13, 2026: 37 citations, $168,000 in initial penalties and $151,870 in current penalties.
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- Industry
- NAICS 3116, Animal Slaughtering and Processing
- State
- Kentucky
- Establishments cited
- 10
- Citations
- 37
- Penalties
- $168,000 initial, $151,870 current
- Citation types
- 28 serious, 8 other than serious, 1 repeat
Most penalized establishments
Ranked by current penalties. Each row links to OSHA's record of its latest cited inspection.
| Establishment | City | State | Citations | Initial penalties | Current penalties | Latest citation | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Pork Company | Louisville | KY | 12 | $65,350 | $60,850 | May 7, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Pilgrims Pride Corporation | Hickory | KY | 8 | $31,400 | $31,400 | July 13, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Perdue Foods LLC | Cromwell | KY | 3 | $14,250 | $14,250 | December 6, 2024 | osha.gov |
| The Hillshire Brands Company | Alexandria | KY | 2 | $11,050 | $11,050 | April 4, 2024 | osha.gov |
| Perdue Foods LLC | Beaver Dam | KY | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | May 10, 2022 | osha.gov |
| Marksbury Farm Foods LLC | Lancaster | KY | 1 | $6,300 | $6,300 | December 15, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Riverview Meat Company Limited Liability Company | Cynthiana | KY | 4 | $15,250 | $6,000 | March 5, 2025 | osha.gov |
| Blue Grass Provision Company Inc | Villa Hills | KY | 4 | $7,150 | $5,720 | July 14, 2022 | osha.gov |
| Perdue Farms MD Inc | Cromwell | KY | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | January 31, 2023 | osha.gov |
| Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp | Middlesboro | KY | 1 | $4,750 | $3,800 | December 1, 2023 | osha.gov |
Standards cited most often
| Standard | Title | Citations | Establishments | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.212 | General requirements for all machines | 6 | 4 | $54,300 | $53,350 |
| 1910.1030 | Bloodborne pathogens | 5 | 2 | $4,250 | $4,250 |
| 1910.147 | The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) | 4 | 3 | $27,300 | $27,300 |
| 1910.134 | Respiratory protection | 3 | 1 | $4,400 | $3,520 |
| 1910.219 | Mechanical power-transmission apparatus | 3 | 3 | $8,150 | $8,150 |
| 1910.22 | General requirements | 3 | 3 | $17,100 | $17,100 |
| 1910.303 | General | 2 | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 |
| 1904.1 | Partial exemption for employers with 10 or fewer employees | 1 | 1 | $5,250 | $1,000 |
| 1910.1000 | Air contaminants | 1 | 1 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 1910.1020 | Access to employee exposure and medical records | 1 | 1 | $4,750 | $1,000 |
| 1910.135 | Head protection | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | $1,500 |
| 1910.146 | Permit-required confined spaces | 1 | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| 1910.179 | Overhead and gantry cranes | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | $1,750 |
| 1910.305 | Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | $1,750 |
Citations by year issued
| Year issued | Citations | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | $17,820 |
| 2023 | 6 | $43,100 |
| 2024 | 12 | $50,150 |
| 2025 | 10 | $28,300 |
| 2026 | 3 | $12,500 |
Updated November 3, 2026. Read from US Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Penalties are as OSHA records them on the date this page was read and can change after a contest or a settlement. Citations OSHA deleted are left out. Each row links to OSHA's own inspection record. This page uses US Department of Labor data and is not endorsed or certified by the US Department of Labor. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.