Inspection 347875213 OPENED NOV 13, 2024Closed
2352 County Road 719, Cullman, AL 35055 · Poultry Processing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Since 1977, OSHA inspectors have visited Golden Rod Broilers, Inc. in Alabama 20 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Nov 13, 2024 on a referral, in Cullman.
In all, OSHA issued 71 citation items: 37 serious and 34 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $58,412; today they stand at $35,404, 39% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.219 (belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts), 9 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,872 penalty. Golden Rod Broilers, Inc. averages $5,239 across 2 cited inspections.
Golden Rod Broilers, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 5 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 345756043 OPENED FEB 1, 2022Closed
2352 County Road 719, Cullman, AL 35055 · Poultry Processing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 26, 2022: Employee partially amputates finger in bird opener machine
At 5:10 a.m. on January 26, 2022, an employee was operating a MEYN Bird Opener machine when the machine became jammed. The employee cleared the jam and was adjusting the 16-blade module assembly of the machine when his left middle finger was caught by the machine blade. The employee was hospitalized to treat a partial amputation of his left middle finger.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $9,510 | $4,755 | Apr 11, 2022 | Final |
Inspection 344410089 OPENED OCT 28, 2019Closed
2352 County Road 719, Cullman, AL 35055 · Poultry Processing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 18, 2019: Employee amputates finger while using roller conveyor
At 8:15 p.m. on October 18, 2019, an employee was raising a hinged roller conveyor when the employee got his left thumb in between the hinge and the frame, causing an amputation to the left thumb tip in the conveyor roller. The employee was hospitalized.
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 341372910 OPENED APR 4, 2016Closed
2352 County Road 719, Cullman, AL 35056 · Poultry Processing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $8,177 | $5,724 | Sep 23, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 315842260 OPENED AUG 24, 2011Closed
2352 County Road 719, Cullman, AL 35055 · Poultry Processing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $2,550 | $2,000 | Nov 15, 2011 | Closed |
Inspection 302613492 OPENED MAY 18, 1999Closed
302 East Main St., Greensboro, AL 36744 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(1) · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,600 | Jun 18, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6) · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(8)(i) · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6b 29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7a 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $1,800 | Jun 18, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7b 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7c 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7d 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 1999 | Closed |
Inspection 302613658 OPENED MAY 18, 1999Closed
302 East Main St., Greensboro, AL 36744 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,500 | Oct 29, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.95(k)(3)(ii) · Noise |
Other-than-serious | $1,350 | $0 | Oct 29, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $3,150 | $1,800 | Oct 29, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.138(a) · Gloves and hand protection |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,800 | Oct 29, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $3,150 | $1,575 | Oct 29, 1999 | Closed |
Inspection 300330073 OPENED OCT 20, 1997Closed
302 East Main St., Greensboro, AL 36744 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
12 older inspections
Inspection 109247239 OPENED JAN 15, 1993Closed
Highway 278 East And Gross Road, Cullman, AL 35055 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $2,500 | $2,000 | Mar 16, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.103(c)(1)(i) · Hydrogen |
Serious | $5,000 | $4,000 | Mar 16, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(iia) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 16, 1993 | Closed |
Inspection 110123825 OPENED OCT 16, 1991Closed
Highway 278 East And Gross Road, Cullman, AL 35055 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(1) · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response |
Serious | $1,500 | $250 | Mar 2, 1992 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,125 | $560 | Mar 2, 1992 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 1992 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.36(b)(4) · Exit route design |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 1992 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 1992 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(2)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 1992 | Final |
Inspection 106944663 OPENED JAN 7, 1991Closed
Highway 278 East And Gross Road, Cullman, AL 35055 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) · Noise |
Serious | $490 | $170 | Mar 12, 1991 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(i) · Noise |
Serious | $1,000 | $420 | Mar 12, 1991 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.95(e) · Noise |
Serious | $1,000 | $420 | Mar 12, 1991 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $280 | $120 | Mar 12, 1991 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $280 | $120 | Mar 12, 1991 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6a 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(3) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $280 | $120 | Mar 12, 1991 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6b 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(3)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 12, 1991 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $280 | $120 | Mar 12, 1991 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $420 | $170 | Mar 12, 1991 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $350 | $140 | Mar 12, 1991 | Final |
Inspection 106235062 OPENED NOV 27, 1990Closed
Highway 278 East And Gross Road, Cullman, AL 35055 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $1,000 | $350 | Mar 15, 1991 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $1,000 | $350 | Mar 15, 1991 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.22(c) · General requirements |
Serious | $720 | $300 | Mar 15, 1991 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Serious | $720 | $300 | Mar 15, 1991 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $720 | $300 | Mar 15, 1991 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $720 | $300 | Mar 15, 1991 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries |
Other-than-serious | $100 | $100 | Mar 15, 1991 | Final |
Inspection 13240510 OPENED JAN 12, 1984Closed
Hwy 278 E, Cullman, AL 35055 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(3) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2)(iii) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 1984 | Closed |
Inspection 13282421 OPENED DEC 13, 1983Closed
302 E Main St, Greensboro, AL 36744 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 13212550 OPENED OCT 31, 1983Closed
Hwy 278 E, Cullman, AL 35055 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 13798863 OPENED OCT 21, 1980Closed
302 East Main St, Greensboro, AL 36744 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 13798244 OPENED SEP 25, 1979Closed
302 East Main St, Greensboro, AL 36744 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 13818596 OPENED OCT 3, 1978Closed
302 E Main Street, Greensboro, AL 36744 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(2) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 10, 1978 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.25(d)(1)(x) · Portable wood ladders |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 10, 1978 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 10, 1978 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 10, 1978 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 10, 1978 | Closed |
Inspection 13835186 OPENED OCT 26, 1977Closed
302 East Main Street, Greensboro, AL 36744 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 13835111 OPENED SEP 26, 1977Closed
302 East Main Street, Greensboro, AL 36744 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $180 | $180 | Oct 4, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(3) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iv) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $60 | $60 | Oct 4, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.106(g)(3)(iii) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.106(g)(8) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.106(g)(9) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.141(a)(4)(i) · Sanitation |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.157(a)(5) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 29 CFR 1910.157(d)(3)(i) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 9 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 10 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iib) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 11 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iid) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 12 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ivc) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 13 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 1977 | Closed |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Cullman site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 268 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.7 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Rod Broilers Cullman · 2025 | 268 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| Golden Rod Boilers Cullman · 2021 | 250 | 4 | 1 | 1.6 | 3.7 |
| Golden Rod Broilers, Inc. Cullman · 2019 | 316 | 14 | 3 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
Severe injury reports
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 5 reports on file.
Nov 2, 2024, Cullman: Hospitalization · electrical burns any degree · hand(s) and arm(s) n.e.c.
An employee was troubleshooting an outage and removed a fuse from a 600-volt cabinet when an arc flash occurred that also started a fire. The employee sustained burns to their arm and hand.
Jan 26, 2022, Cullman: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
An employee was adjusting a chicken opener. The machine caught the employee's left hand and amputated the tip of the employee's middle finger.
Oct 18, 2019, Cullman: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
An employee was attempting to move a roller bed from a cooler entrance when his left thumb was pinched, resulting in a left thumb tip amputation.
Feb 7, 2017, Cullman: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
While packing product on a conveyor system, an employee observed product accumulating at a part on the conveying line. When he attempted to clear the jam, his right hand was caught in the operating equipment, amputating his middle fingertip.
Mar 28, 2016, Cullman: Hospitalization, amputation · amputations · finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
An employee partially amputated her middle and ring fingers while operating the CVP bagging machine.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.2 · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries
29 CFR 1910.103 · Hydrogen
29 CFR 1910.103(c)(1)(i)
(c) Liquefied hydrogen systems—(1) Design—(i) Containers. (a) Hydrogen containers shall comply with the following: Storage containers shall be designed, constructed, and tested in accordance with appropriate requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, section VIII—Unfired Pressure Vessels (1968) or applicable provisions of API Standard 620, Recommended Rules for Design and Construction of Large, Welded, Low-Pressure Storage Tanks, Second Edition (June 1963) and appendix R (April 1965), which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6.
29 CFR 1910.1030 · Bloodborne pathogens
29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(iia)
(A) Made available at no cost to the employee;
29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids
29 CFR 1910.106(g)(3)(iii)
(iii) Emergency power cutoff. A clearly identified and easily accessible switch(es) or a circuit breaker(s) shall be provided at a location remote from dispensing devices, including remote pumping systems, to shut off the power to all dispensing devices in the event of an emergency.
29 CFR 1910.120 · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.138 · Gloves and hand protection
29 CFR 1910.141 · Sanitation
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash
29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements
29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
29 CFR 1910.25 · Portable wood ladders
29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design
29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise
OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.