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OSHA Inspection: SANDERSON FARMS, INC.

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of SANDERSON FARMS, INC. in 2000 SHILOH AVENU, BRYAN, TX 77803 (NAICS 311615). OSHA activity number 342105145.

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Site address
2000 SHILOH AVENU
City
BRYAN
State
TX
ZIP
77803
Mailing
2000 SHILOH AVENU, BRYAN, TX 77803
Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
A
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
311615
Employees
1300
Ownership type
A

2 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.219 F03

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 6 exposed
Issued
Mar 30, 2017
Abate by
Apr 14, 2017
Penalty
Initial $12,675 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:(a)  On or about February 7, 2017, at the Dapec breast processor, employees were required to lift the protective cover while performing cleaning operations (first rinse) while the machine was running without the chain being guarded, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught-in the chain and sprocket.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $12675
  • — Z (S) $12675

1910.147 D04 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 6 exposed
Issued
Mar 7, 2017
Abate by
Mar 27, 2017
Penalty
Initial $12,675 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:  On or about February 7, 2017, at the Dapec machine, employees performing cleaning operations were required to do the first rinse while the machine was running without locking it out, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught-in the breast processor installed on the machine.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $12675

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