ALJ Decision in Birdsboro Kosher Farms Corp. Becomes a Final Order of the Commission
Birdsboro Kosher Farms, Inc. (Birdsboro or Respondent) operates a poultry processing facility located at 1100 Lincoln Road, Birdsboro, PA. (Stip. 1.) Both it and a predecessor operating at the same location have a history of violating provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, 29 U.S.C. § 659(c) (the OSH Act). This matter concerns an inspection of the facility by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that began on March 2, 2016. This investigation led to the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) issuing three Citations to Birdsboro on September 2, 2016.1 These Citations, as amended, include alleged violations of the lockout/tagout (LOTO) standard. The Secretary alleges, in the alternative, that the LOTO violations should be characterized as willful, repeat or serious. The Citations also allege serious violations of standards related to floor holes, exits, noise exposure, and personal protective equipment (PPE).