Wells, Jenkins & Wells: Non-Compliance to Humane Livestock Handling in 2022 (USDA)

Updated on January 16, 2026.

See the detail of the non-compliance of humane livestock handling that the USDA observed at the Wells, Jenkins & Wells slaughterhouse establishment in 2022.

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Data Source: USDA.

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2022

Inspection Date: 2021-12-14

Inspection Category: Routine

NR Number: THM0608120914N-1

Non-Compliance Regulations:

313.1

Non-Compliance Description:

On 12/14/2021 at approximately 8:15 AM while performing a humane handling task and observing the HATS (Humane Activity Tracking System) category handling during antemortem inspection and electric prodding/alternative object use at Wells, Jenkins, and Wells TA-881, the following noncompliance was observed. IIC observed the divider separating pens 1 and 2 has damage on the bottom. The damaged section is approximately 4 feet long by 2 feet at its greatest height that has sharp, splintered edges around the opening. This damage could cause injury to animals located in pens 1 and/or 2. No regulatory control action was taken. I notified REDACTED (kill floor supervisor) and REDACTED (plant owner) of the noncompliance with 9CFR 313.1(a).