CAMILLA, Ga. (WALB) - U.S. Department of Labor safety inspectors cited Keystone Foods, a distributor for Tyson Foods, for allegedly failing to protect employees against fire and explosion hazards at its Camilla, Georgia, poultry plant.

WALB first reported that 2 people were still recovering after deadly Tyson Foods explosion in January 2025. One person died in the explosion.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration determined that on Dec. 26, 2024, two workers at the plant, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tyson Foods Inc., were seriously burned when a hose filled with oil ruptured, igniting the oil mist and causing a fire and explosion in the boiler room. Inspectors concluded Keystone Foods did not ensure workers followed proper internal procedures nor the manufacturer’s guidelines when conducting maintenance on its boiler pump.

OSHA issued Keystone Foods a citation for a serious violation under the OSH Act’s general duty clause and proposed penalties of $16,550.

The company has 15 business days from receipt of their citations and penalties to comply, request an informal conference with OSHA, or contest the findings before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.

Previous Coverage:

• State leaders push for transparency in Camilla Tyson Foods explosion
• Body recovered, victim identified from Tyson Foods Plant explosion
• RWDSU, Tyson Foods release statements following Tyson Foods Plant explosion
• Late night explosion at Tyson Foods in Camilla leaves 1 dead and others injured
• Body recovered, victim identified from Tyson Foods Plant explosion

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