1 open case OSHA company record
Kraft Heinz OSHA inspections, violations & penalties · Muscatine, IA
- Inspections since 2023
- 3
- Citations
- 6
- Current penalties
- $575,000
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 1
Kraft Heinz had 3 OSHA inspections since 2023, with 6 citations and $575,000 in current penalties. That includes 0 willful and 1 repeat citation. The most-cited rule is 29 CFR 1910.165, Employee alarm systems (2 citations). One case is still open, so penalties may change.
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OSHA inspections at Kraft Heinz
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| Opened | Inspection | Type | Status | Citations | Current penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 348535261 | Unprogrammed related | Open | 5 | $550,000 |
| February 26, 2025 | 348067786 | Referral | Closed | 1 | $25,000 |
| April 17, 2024 | 347420259 | Complaint | Closed | 0 | $0 |
| August 31, 2023 | 346951353 | Referral | Closed | 1 | $1,000 |
| August 1, 2023 | 346891492 | Complaint | Closed | 5 | $36,833 |
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards Kraft Heinz was cited for
Each rule links to its plain-English page with the official text, how often OSHA cites it nationwide, and training that covers it.
State-plan standard
2 citations · $135,000
1 citation · $110,000
Design and construction requirements for exit routes
Course: Exit Routes and Evacuation for Employees →Prevent the next citation
Most of these citations trace back to training, competent-person oversight and written programs. Fix those before OSHA arrives.
Questions about Kraft Heinz’s OSHA record
How many times has OSHA inspected Kraft Heinz?
OSHA records list 3 inspections of Kraft Heinz in Muscatine, IA since 2023, plus 2 older stored inspections.
How much has Kraft Heinz been fined by OSHA?
Since 2023: $628,125 in initial proposed penalties and $575,000 in current penalties across 6 citations. Open cases can still change.
What OSHA violations has Kraft Heinz been cited for?
Most-cited sections since 2023, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.165 (Employee alarm systems): 2; state-plan code: 2; 29 CFR 1910.36 (Design and construction requirements for exit routes): 1; 29 CFR 1910.159 (Automatic sprinkler systems): 1.
What do willful and repeat OSHA citations mean?
A willful citation means OSHA found the employer knowingly failed to comply or acted with plain indifference to worker safety. A repeat citation means the employer was cited for the same or a substantially similar hazard within the last five years. Both carry the highest penalties OSHA can propose.
Is this the same company as other Kraft Heinz locations?
Not necessarily. OSHA publishes records by establishment, so this page covers Muscatine, IA only. Names merged here: KRAFT HEINZ.