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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1506240.015 - Smithfield Foods, Inc. / Smithfield Distribution, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Smithfield Foods, Inc. / Smithfield Distribution, Llc
3049 E. Vernon Avenue / 3163 E. Vernon Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Mailing Address:
3049 E Vernon Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 311611/Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/27/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/21/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1713701 | ||
| Complaint | 1705855 | Yes | |
| Complaint | 1718278 | Yes | Yes |
| Accident | 1716637 | ||
| Accident | 1726166 | ||
| Accident | 1726168 | ||
| Complaint | 1732695 | Yes | |
| Accident | 1729166 | ||
| Accident | 1743999 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 9 | 13 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 9 | 11 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $48,600 | $0 | $0 | $9,605 | $0 | $58,205 |
| Current Penalty | $8,100 | $0 | $0 | $11,155 | $0 | $19,255 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 342(A) | 08/30/2021 | 10/01/2021 | $4,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 10/06/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 43000029 A | 08/30/2021 | 10/01/2021 | $450 | $450 | $0 | 10/06/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3205(C)(3)(B)3.A. | 08/30/2021 | 10/01/2021 | $0 | $450 | $0 | 10/06/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3205(C)(9)(C) | 08/30/2021 | 10/01/2021 | $450 | $450 | $0 | 10/06/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5142(B) | 08/30/2021 | 10/01/2021 | $450 | $450 | $0 | 10/06/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 64090006 A01 | 08/30/2021 | 10/01/2021 | $450 | $450 | $0 | 10/06/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 3205(C)(1) | 08/30/2021 | 10/01/2021 | $675 | $675 | $0 | 10/06/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 3205(C)(2)(E) | 08/30/2021 | 10/01/2021 | $840 | $840 | $0 | 10/06/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 9. | 01009 | Other | 3380(F)(2) | 08/30/2021 | 10/01/2021 | $840 | $840 | $0 | 10/06/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 10. | 02001 | Serious | 3205(C)(2)(A) | 08/30/2021 | 09/09/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/06/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 11. | 03001 | Serious | 3205(C)(5) | 08/30/2021 | 09/09/2021 | $0 | $16,200 | $0 | 10/06/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
| 12. | 04001 | Other | 3205(C)(6)(A) | 08/30/2021 | 09/09/2021 | $3,000 | $16,200 | $0 | 10/06/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 13. | 05001 | Serious | 3205(C)(10) | 08/30/2021 | 09/09/2021 | $8,100 | $16,200 | $0 | 10/06/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
Employees were working at a meat processing facility when a COVID-19 outbreak occurred. The employer had implemented temperature checks upon entering and required employees to wear face coverings and a bump cap with face shields. Employee #1 was a Chopper Operator in the Chopper Blending Department. Employee #2 was a Whizzard Operator/De-fatter for the Bone-In-Loin conveyor line. Employee #3 was a Forklift Operator in the Distribution Center. Employee #4 was a Quality Assurance Technician in Bacon Slice. Employee #5 was a Machine/Packout Operator in the Mohawk Area. Employee #6 was an Operator (Smoker) in the Bacon Smokehouse. Employee #1 started to have symptoms of COVID-19 on October 6, 2020, called in sick to work on October 7, and said he did not feel well and had a 100 degree temperature. Employee #1 did not return to work, and tested positive for COVID-19 on October 9. Employee #1 died on December 24, 2020. Employee #2 started to have symptoms of COVID-19 on December 4, and his last day at work was December 17. Employee #2 took at COVID-19 test on December 16, and the positive result was obtained on December 18. On December 21, Employee #2 was hospitalized and he died on January 6, 2021. Employee #3 started to have symptoms of COVID-19 on December 24, and was hospitalized from January 3, until he died on January 25. Employee #4 started to have symptoms of COVID-19 on December 30, and was hospitalized from January 9, until he died on January 24. Employee #5 started to have symptoms of COVID-19 on January 20, and died on January 30, 2021. Employee #6 started to have symptoms of COVID-19 on January 4, was hospitalized from January 15, until he died on January 22, 2021.
Keywords: Infectious Disease
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1506240.015 | 48 | M | Fatality | Butchers and meat cutters | |
| 2 | 1506240.015 | 33 | M | Fatality | Quality Assurance Inspector | |
| 3 | 1506240.015 | 58 | F | Fatality | Machine operators, not specified | |
| 4 | 1506240.015 | 47 | M | Fatality | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | |
| 5 | 1506240.015 | 60 | M | Fatality | Machine operators, not specified | |
| 6 | 1506240.015 | 62 | M | Fatality | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations |