CRIMES WITHOUT CONSEQUENCES - gpvec
CRIMES WITHOUT CONSEQUENCES - gpvec
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Crimes Without ConsequenCes<br />
ran four pigs into the alleyway on top of the down pig. Two pigs of the four were run into<br />
the stunning box. After trying to get the down pig up once again and failing he ran the<br />
pigs back out of the alleyway.<br />
Martin’s Abattoir (Godwin, N.C.)<br />
1. Plant was issued an NR on April, 1 2002 for using paddles on animals in an excessive<br />
manner and for using gates to push animals into pens.<br />
2. Plant was issued an NR on May 28, 2002 for dragging a conscious animal with a rope.<br />
3. Plant was issued an NOIE on July 9, 2002 for the two above incidents.<br />
4. Plant was issued an NR on November 25, 2003 for inhumane handling of a disabled,<br />
nonambulatory animal.<br />
5. Plant was issued an NR on January 22, 2004 for slippery flooring and failure of<br />
personnel to take action to prevent animals from slipping and falling.<br />
Morris Meat Packing Co. (Morris, Ill.)<br />
1. Plant was issued NRs on January 13, 2003 and July 15, 2003 for failure to provide<br />
fresh water to animals in holding pens. The July 15, 2003 NR also included a citation for<br />
failure to provide adequate space to allow animals to lie and for the presence of sharp<br />
projectiles that pose a risk of injury to animals.<br />
2. Plant was issued NRs on January 15, 2003, July 24, 2003 and July 28, 2003 for<br />
insufficient stunning.<br />
Nebraska beef (Omaha, Neb.)<br />
1. Plant was issued an NOIE on May 24, 2005 for 12 NRs written for humane handling/<br />
slaughter violations between December 2004 and June 2005. Violations included<br />
conscious animals on the rail (three occasions), failure to provide water in pens<br />
(two occasions), high-pressure water sprayed on animals causing discomfort (two<br />
occasions), conditions which could potentially lead to slips and falls (two occasions),<br />
overcrowding with recumbent animals in pen, equipment in disrepair causing potential<br />
for injury, and one incident in which an animal down in an alleyway was repeatedly<br />
stepped on by other animals.<br />
P & M Meats (Keymar, M.D.) a<br />
1. Inspection was suspended at the plant on May 5, 2003 as a result of plant personnel<br />
stabbing lambs directly in the heart and severing neck vessels while the animals were<br />
still conscious. The decision to suspend the assignment of inspectors at the plant was<br />
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