US Department of Labor finds Case Farms Processing again exposes workers to multiple hazards at Ohio chicken processing plant

Summary:

The US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Case Farms Processing Inc. in Winesburg, Ohio for repeated and serious violations of federal safety regulations. The company, which processes 140,000 chickens daily, failed to comply with lockout/tagout procedures, machine guarding, and other safety protocols, exposing workers to life-altering injuries. OSHA inspectors found similar violations to a previous inspection, resulting in proposed penalties of $393,449 and 14 citation violations. The company has 15 business days to comply, request a conference, or contest the findings.