OSHA cited JBS Green Bay Inc. for machine guarding violations that led to an employee suffering serious injuries after becoming caught in an unguarded machine.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Green Bay Meat Packer After Employee Injury


GREEN BAY, WI – 

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited JBS Green Bay Inc. for machine guarding violations that led to an employee suffering serious injuries after becoming caught in an unguarded machine. OSHA cited the company – based in Green Bay, Wisconsin – for one willful and 10 serious violations, and faces proposed penalties of $221,726, which includes the maximum penalty for the willful violation.

OSHA’s safety investigation determined that the company failed to install adequate safety guards, and exposed workers to fall and lockout/tagout hazards. Inspectors opened a concurrent health inspection after a review of the company’s safety and health logs determined that employees had been exposed to an ammonia release. The company was cited for having an inadequate process safety management program.

The company has 15 business days from receipt of the citations and penalties to comply, request an informal conference with the OSHA area director, or contest the findings before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA’s role is to help ensure these conditions for America’s working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance. For more information, visit https://www.osha.gov.

Company Overview

JBS Green Bay, Inc. produces and markets beef to retailers, wholesalers, and food processors worldwide. It also markets boxed beef products. The company was formerly known as Packerland Packing Company, Inc. The company was founded in 1960 and is based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It has a production facility in Plainwell, Michigan. JBS Green Bay, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of JBS Packerland Inc.

1330 Lime Kiln Road
Green Bay, WI 54311

United States

Founded in 1960

About

For more than 50 years, JBS has provided customers around the world with a wide variety of quality products at tremendous value. In 1953, José Batista Sobrinho started a small, family-owned beef company in Brazil. He had a single mission: to provide the best possible service, selection and value to our customers. Today, our mission remains unchanged.

JBS began as a family business and today our principles remain the same. We value honesty, integrity and sincerity. We are passionate about our work and we encourage our employees to take ownership of their daily tasks. We know that our customers have a choice in suppliers. That?s why we believe in working together to grow our business.


Beef Production

Located near the home of the world famous Green Bay Packers professional football team, the Green Bay beef processing facility has been a part of the local community since the early 1960s, serving domestic and global customers for more than 50 years.

Team Members: More than 1,200

Producer Partners: More than 140

Annual Livestock Payments: More than $800 million

Community Involvement

JBS Green Bay enjoys several awards for environmental stewardship activities and supports local community organizations including the United Way and the local homeless shelter.

Brands Produced Here

5 Star Beef, 5 Star Reserve Beef, Clear River Farms Beef, Four Star Beef, Showcase Premium USA Beef