WJ Wainright and Son, Inc: Non-Compliance to Humane Livestock Handling in 2024 (USDA)

Updated on January 16, 2026.

See the detail of the non-compliance of humane livestock handling that the USDA observed at the WJ Wainright and Son, Inc slaughterhouse establishment in 2024.

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Inspection Date: 2024-07-16
Inspection Category: Routine
NR Number: YAQ4614070516N-1
Non-Compliance Regulations:

313.15(a)(1)

Non-Compliance Description:

On 7.16.2024, at approximately 1133 hours, at WJ Wainright and Son Inc (Est. M48277), IIC observed the following non-compliance while performing a livestock humane handling task. IIC observed the operator unsuccessfully stun a swine animal. The animal remained standing and vocalized. The operator took immediate corrective actions by applying a second successful stunning attempt, which rendered the animal immediately unconscious. Two holes were observed in the skull upon post-mortem examination. This represents the establishments failure to maintain compliance with 9 CFR 313.15(a)(1). Establishment management was notified of this non-compliance. This NR was linked to previous NR# YAQ2809052617N-1(dated 5.17.2024)

Inspection Date: 2024-05-17
Inspection Category: Routine
NR Number: YAQ2809052617N-1
Non-Compliance Regulations:

313.15(a)(1)

Non-Compliance Description:

On 5.17.2024, at approximately 0810 hours, at WJ Wainright and Son Inc. (Est. M48277), IIC observed the following non-compliance while performing a livestock humane handling task. IIC observed establishment employee unsuccessfully stun a swine animal. The animal vocalized and remained standing. Establishment implemented immediate corrective actions and applied a second successful stunning attempt. Two holes were observed in the skull upon post-mortem examination. This represents the establishments failure to maintain compliance with 9 CFR 313.15(a)(1). Establishment management was notified of this non-compliance.

Inspection Date: 2024-01-23
Inspection Category: Routine
NR Number: YAQ4209013723N-1
Non-Compliance Regulations:

313.2

Non-Compliance Description:

On 1.23.2024, at approximately 0708 hours, at WJ Wainright and Son Inc. (Est. M47418), IIC Observed the following non-compliance while performing a Livestock Humane Handling Task, In the livestock holding pens, IIC Observed that animals did not have access to water. This represents the establishments failure to maintain compliance with 9 CFR 313.2(e). Establishment Management was notified immediately and took immediate corrective actions by providing animals with access to water.

Inspection Date: 2023-10-03
Inspection Category: Routine
NR Number: YAQ5209102503N-1
Non-Compliance Regulations:

313.2

Non-Compliance Description:

On 10.3.2023, at approximately 0707 hours, at WJ Wainright and Son Inc., IIC observed the following non-compliance while performing a Livestock Humane Handling Task. While performing antemortem inspections, IIC observed that a bovine animal was in a pen without access to water. This represents the establishments failure to maintain compliance with 9 CFR 313.2(e). Establishment Management was notified of this non-compliance.