Cal/OSHA Fines Companies for COVID-19 Violations at Meat Plants

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health has fined eight employers more than $265,000 for COVID-19 violations following inspections at meat-processing plants in Southern and Central California, the agency announced. Cal/OSHA said inspectors visited the plants after receiving reports of one COVID-19-related fatality and several illnesses. “The employers cited failed to take required steps to prevent COVID-19 infection in the workplace such as safe physical distancing procedures or proper face covering usage for workers in production areas,” Cal/OSHA said in a news...