CRIMES WITHOUT CONSEQUENCES - gpvec

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