Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

OSH ACT OSH Act of 1970 Section 5(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were required to perform tasks resulting in ergonomic stressors that were likely to cause musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). a) Palletizing: On or about March 19, 2024, and at times prior to, and continuing thereafter, the employer's employees were required to manually lift pork product boxes, averaging 52lbs, from the palletizing fab conveyor onto pallets from the floor level up to 9 product tiers in height. The frequency and duration of lifts, weights of the products, repetitive motions, and postures exposed employees to the risk of low back injuries.