Bridgewater, New York · Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering · NAICS 311611
OSHA has inspected Empire Custom Processing LLC once in New York.
The inspection began on May 15, 2024 as a planned inspection, in Bridgewater; the case is still open.
That inspection ended with 2 citation items: 2 serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $7,374 and now stand at $4,424, 40% lower after settlements or reviews.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $4,874, and Empire Custom Processing LLC averages $4,424 (1 cited inspection).
Empire Custom Processing LLC also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $3,687 | $2,212 | Nov 6, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $3,687 | $2,212 | Nov 6, 2024 | Final |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2024, the Bridgewater site logged 1 recordable injury or illness among about 17 workers: 7.2 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.7 for its industry. Those cases cost 3 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Custom Processing, LLC Bridgewater · 2024 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 7.2 | 3.7 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
(c) Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)
(a) Machine guarding—(1) Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are—barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.