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Chick-News.com Poultry Industry News, Comments and more by Simon M. Shane

California Occupational Safety and Health Agency Fines Meat Processors

01/01/2021

Fines totaling $153,000 were imposed on five meat plants in California by the State Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal OSHA).  Fines ranged from $58,000 for Smithfield Foods’ Farmer John plant down to $12,000 for California Farms Meat Company.

 

Violations included failure to train employees, supply face coverings and deficiencies in communication with workers concerning risks of COVID-19 exposure.  Three staffing agencies were also fined for failure to provide training and for not reporting COVID infections.

 

In September Cal/OSHA fined Overhill Farms $200,000 for failure to implement protective measures or to investigate outbreaks of COVID-19.

 

CHICK-NEWS has previously commented on the difference in approach between Cal OSHA and the Federal Agency with regard to investigations and fines for non-compliance with regulations and advisories.


 
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