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.
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