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OSHA Inspection: SANDERSON FARMS

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of SANDERSON FARMS in 301 AVIATION PARKWAY, WACO, TX 76705 (NAICS 311613). OSHA activity number 340966209.

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Establishment
SANDERSON FARMS
Site address
301 AVIATION PARKWAY
City
WACO
State
TX
ZIP
76705
Mailing
301 AVIATION PARKWAY, WACO, TX 76705
Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
311613
Employees
60
Ownership type
A

1 citation on file for this inspection.

1910.132 D01 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jan 20, 2016
Abate by
Feb 18, 2016
Penalty
Initial $4,200 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): When the employer had assessed the workplace hazard(s) and determined that hazard(s) were present, the employer did not select and/or use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee from the hazard.  At this facility, the employer conducted a workplace hazard assessment which did not address protective equipment for the chest, torso, and leg area for shoulder cutters.  Employees were exposed to laceration hazards while performing task such as de-boning chicken.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $4200

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