WASHINGTON — The Occupational Safety & Health Administration has cited the Pilgrim's Pride plant in Live Oak, Fla., for 14 serious and eight other safety and health violations.
OSHA proposes to fine Pilgrim's $78,175 for violations including:
- Failing to make timely medical referrals for workplace injuries.
- Not ensuring workers followed energy-control procedures to prevent unexpected machine start ups while cleaning equipment.
- Not ensuring portable ladders were used properly.
- Exposing employees to amputation hazards due to unguarded machine parts and equipment.
- Exposing workers to fall hazards up to. . .
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