Court Upholds Citation Against Ag Employer

The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld a citation against an agricultural employer for failing to protect a worker from touching a nip point on a conveyor belt, but it overturned the penalty imposed. Case: Oregon Occupational Safety & Health Division v. Stahlbush Island Farms Inc., Nos. 1600039SH and A167959, 09/23/2020, published. Facts: Stahlbush Island Farms Inc. grows and processes agricultural products. Stahlbush uses a piece of processing equipment called a "steam peeler" in conjunction with two conveyor belts. While an employee was clearing a conveyor, he noticed ...