OSHA Inspection

Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc. — OSHA Inspection #345685697

MIFFLINTOWN, Pennsylvania · Poultry Processing (NAICS 311615) · 450 workers on site

Inspection outcome
Opened: December 14, 2021 · Closed: December 2, 2022
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Citations issued

OSHA issued one or more Other-than-serious citations.

Safety inspection · Referral · Comprehensive — entire establishment

Violations34
Serious+0
Initial penalty$198,897
Current penalty$75,000
Accidents0
Duration353d
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On December 14, 2021, OSHA opened Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc.’s inspection #345685697 at MIFFLINTOWN, Pennsylvania — an establishment in the poultry processing industry. The case was administratively closed on December 2, 2022, 353 days after opening.

OSHA cited the employer for 34 violations totaling $75,000 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $198,897. All citations were Other-than-serious.

Breakdown by classification
34violations total
Serious2882%

A Serious violation is one where there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, and the employer knew (or should have known) of the hazard. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. The majority of OSHA citations fall into this category.

Other-than-serious618%

An Other-than-serious violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. Often involves recordkeeping or procedural lapses.

Citations

Citations issued in this inspection

34citations issued
$75,000current penalty
↓ $123,897total reduction
Look up on OSHA.gov
Seriousgravity 1
Citation #01001
29 CFR 1910.25(b)(3)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$6,215
→
Current$6,000reduced by $215
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01002
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$10,360
→
Current$8,000reduced by $2,360
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01003A
29 CFR 1910.119(o)(4)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
→
Current$14,000
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01003B
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(i)(d)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$10,360
→
Current$0reduced by $10,360
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01003D
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(ii)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$10,360
→
Current$0reduced by $10,360
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01004A
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(5)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$10,360
→
Current$0reduced by $10,360
Seriousgravity 1
Citation #01007
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iv)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$6,215
→
Current$0reduced by $6,215
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01008A
29 CFR 1910.119(l)(2)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$10,360
→
Current$0reduced by $10,360
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01008B
29 CFR 1910.119(l)(4)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
→
Current$0
Seriousgravity 1
Citation #01009
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$6,215
→
Current$6,215
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01010
29 CFR 1910.137(c)(2)(viii)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$8,287
→
Current$0reduced by $8,287
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01011A
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$10,360
→
Current$6,000reduced by $4,360
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01011B
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
→
Current$0
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01012
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$14,502
→
Current$0reduced by $14,502
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01013A
29 CFR 1910.147(f)(2)(ii)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$8,287
→
Current$0reduced by $8,287
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01014A
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$8,287
→
Current$4,000reduced by $4,287
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01016
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$12,431
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Current$6,000reduced by $6,431
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01017A
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(6)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$12,431
→
Current$6,000reduced by $6,431
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01017B
29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
→
Current$0
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01018A
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$12,431
→
Current$6,000reduced by $6,431
Othergravity 5
Citation #01019
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$8,287
→
Current$0reduced by $8,287
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01020
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$8,287
→
Current$6,785reduced by $1,502
Othergravity 5
Citation #02005
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(b)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$10,360
→
Current$0reduced by $10,360
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01015
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$14,502
→
Current$6,000reduced by $8,502

Standard codes link to the regulation text on OSHA.gov. The text describes the rule itself; the specific findings of this inspection appear above. To see OSHA’s official record of this inspection, search activity number 345685697 at OSHA Establishment Search.

Same employer

Other OSHA inspections at Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc.

Earlier or related cases at this establishment.

Full inspection history →
No violationsNov 22, 2022
Safety inspection#346355068
Closed Nov 28 — no citations.
Citation issuedJan 19, 2022
Health inspection#345736862
1violation
Reference

About OSHA inspections

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts inspections under several triggers: programmed targeting of high-hazard industries, employee complaints, workplace accidents, fatalities, and follow-ups to prior citations.

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Citations

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Current vs initial penalty

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Trigger types

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About this inspection

OSHA classified this as Referral — See our glossary for the full list of inspection trigger types.

Sources

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