Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, or maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact: a) Kill Room, Picking Room and Evisceration Line- On or about May 23, 2016, employees were using personal protective equipment covering their bodies, arms and heads to protect themselves from arterial poultry blood spray, fecal contamination and Campylobacter containing poultry fluids or material. These items of protective equipment were not maintained in a sanitary condition, nor completely removed or cleaned during breaks, and were worn into areas where employees were consuming food. b) Kill Room, Picking Room and Evisceration Line- On or about May 23, 2016, employees involved with poultry killing and processing were not provided with, and did not maintain or use personal protective equipment a reliable and intact condition. Trash bags were worn as protective smocks and thin sleeves or gloves were used to protect employees hands and arms from poultry blood, fecal contamination and contamination with Campylobacter bacteria. These items were not resilient enough to withstand the work environment and to protect employees and their clothing. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.