OSHA finds 43 safety violations at Sandusky based business [Video]

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, many of the hazards exposed J.H. Routh Packing Co. employees to unsafe working conditions.

SANDUSKY, Ohio — Sandusky pork processing facility J.H. Routh Packing Co. was cited for 43 safety violations after federal inspections were recently conducted. Those violations have led to proposed penalties of over $500,000.

The U.S. Department of Labor says it conducted inspections of the facility in December 2023 and January 2024 after being notified by “a local government agency” that two workers were medically treated after being exposed to ammonia gas during maintenance of their refrigeration system.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited the company with the following violations:

Lack of fall protection
Noise exposure
Inadequate permit-required confined space procedures
Lack of an emergency eyewash/shower
Lockout/tagout procedures for machines
No hazard communication plans
Electrical safety related work practices
Failure to mark all exits
Unsafe electrical equipment and installations
Lack of lockout devices
Lack of personal protective equipment
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