WJ Wainright and Son, Inc: Non-Compliance to Humane Livestock Handling in 2025 (USDA)
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 2025.
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313.15(a)(1)
On 9/2/25, at approximately 1425 hours, at WJ Wainright and Son (Est.M48277) IPP observed the following non-compliance, while performing a livestock humane handling task: The operator failed to stun a swine animal with a single blow while utilizing a captive bolt device. The animal remained standing and did not vocalize. The animal was restrained in the livestock chute. The operator took immediate corrective action by reloading the captive bolt and applied a successful stunning attempt rendering the animal unconscious. Upon postmortem examination, two holes were observed in the animal’s skull. This represents the establishment’s failure to maintain compliance with 9 CFR 313.15(a)(1). Establishment management was notified of this noncompliance.
313.2
On 4.1.2025, at W.J. Wainright and Son Inc. (Est. M48277), IIC observed the following non-compliance while performing a Livestock Humane Handling Verification Task. Upon antemortem inspection, IIC observed a beef animal 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
313.15(a)(1)
On 3.25.2025, at WJ Wainrights and Son Inc.(Est. M48277), IIC observed the following non-compliance while performing a livestock humane handling verification task. The operator applied an unsuccessful stunning attempt to a swine animal. The animal did not vocalize. The stunning operator promptly applied a second successful stunning That rendered the animal unconscious. The operator then applied two additional security knocks. Upon post-mortem examination 4 holes were observed in the animal's skull. This represents the establishments failure to maintain compliance with 9 CFR 313.15(a)(1). This noncompliance was linked to previous NR YAQ2914014528N-1 (Dated 1.28.2025) Establishment management was notified of this non-compliance.
313.15(a)(1)
On 1/28/2025, at approximately 1325 hours, at WJ Wainright and Son (Est.M48277) IPP observed the following non-compliance, while performing a livestock humane handling task: The operator failed to stun a swine animal with a single blow while utilizing a captive bolt device. The animal remained standing and did not vocalize. The animal was restrained in the livestock chute. The operator took immediate corrective action by reloading the captive bolt and applied a successful stunning attempt rendering the animal unconscious. Upon postmortem examination, two holes were observed in the animal’s skull. This represents the establishments failure to maintain compliance with 9 CFR 313.15(a)(1). Establishment management was notified of this noncompliance.
313.15(a)(1)
On 10.1.2024, at approximately 1350 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.
