PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION
129 POTOMAC AVE. BX 539, MOOREFIELD, WV 26836
NAICS 311615: Poultry Processing - Records current through Jun 30, 2020
PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION has had 16 OSHA inspections since Feb 13, 2002, resulting in 14 violations and $71,018 in penalties on record.
As reported in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review.
- OSHA has conducted 16 inspections at this establishment.
- The last documented OSHA inspection at this establishment was opened on June 30, 2020. That inspection has since been closed.
- Inspection records at this location cover 18 years of OSHA enforcement activity, from 2002 through 2020.
- Of the 14 violations recorded, 10 (71%) were classified as Serious under OSHA guidelines.
- This location's OSHA record does not include any willful violation citations.
- This establishment has not been cited for any repeat violations.
- All documented inspections at this establishment are listed as closed in OSHA's system.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conferences, settlements, or adjudication. Having an inspection record is common in regulated industries and does not by itself indicate unsafe conditions. This is not an official OSHA resource and does not constitute legal advice.
| Standard | Citations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|
| 1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) | 4 | $63,450 |
| 1910.37Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes | 2 | $2,000 |
| 1910.24Step Bolts and Manhole Steps | 1 | $2,380 |
| 1910.26Dockboards | 1 | $700 |
| 1910.101Compressed Gases (General Requirements) | 1 | $0 |
| 1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) | 1 | $0 |
| 1910.176Handling Materials - General | 1 | $1,488 |
| 1904.32Annual Summary | 1 | $0 |
| 1910.215Abrasive Wheel Machinery | 1 | $500 |
| 1910.22Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements | 1 | $500 |
| ID | Opened | Type | Scope | Viol. | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #344875430 | Jun 30, 2020 | Referral | Partial | 1 | $51,950 |
| #343787552 | Feb 12, 2019 | Planned | Complete | 0 | $0 |
| #343319091 | Jul 17, 2018 | Planned | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #340709971 | Jun 15, 2015 | Referral | Partial | 1 | $6,600 |
| #340640523 | May 12, 2015 | Referral | Partial | 1 | $2,380 |
| #340600956 | Apr 28, 2015 | Referral | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #315222620 | Jan 25, 2011 | Planned | Partial | 2 | $3,400 |
| #313369449 | Jul 22, 2009 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #313369431 | Jul 22, 2009 | Complaint | Partial | 2 | $1,488 |
| #309475606 | Apr 27, 2007 | Complaint | Partial | 1 | $1,500 |
| #309469328 | Oct 25, 2006 | Complaint | Partial | 1 | $700 |
| #309472108 | May 30, 2006 | Planned | Complete | 4 | $1,500 |
| #307073429 | Nov 8, 2005 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #307073007 | Aug 30, 2005 | Complaint | Partial | 1 | $1,500 |
| #307072025 | Dec 20, 2004 | Planned | No Inspection | 0 | $0 |
| #300464807 | Feb 13, 2002 | Accident | Partial | 0 | $0 |
Incident investigation summaries linked to this employer through OSHA accident and injury enforcement data.
Employee amputates two fingertips in rotating circular knife
View inspection #344875430 →Employee fractures hip during fall from machine step
View inspection #340640523 →Employee killed when his clothing caught in screw conveyor
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data. See data reference for matching and methodology details.
About This Industry
NAICS 311615: Animal Slaughtering and Processing / Manufacturing
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in slaughtering animals, preparing processed meats, and rendering or refining animal fats. It includes meatpacking plants and poultry processing facilities.
Common workplace hazards include amputation and laceration risks from powered knives and saws, repetitive motion injuries from high-speed processing lines, and slips and falls on wet and bloody floors. Workers may also face exposure to ammonia from refrigeration systems and biological hazards from animal products.
Manufacturing employers are subject to OSHA's General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910). Frequently cited standards include lockout/tagout procedures (1910.147), machine guarding (1910.212), hazard communication (1910.1200), electrical safety (1910.303), and respiratory protection (1910.134). The specific standards that apply depend on the manufacturing processes and materials involved.
Data Source and Methodology
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