603-029-0401 Extent and Time of Post-Mortem Inspection; Post-Mortem Inspection Staffing Standards (1) A careful post-mortem examination and inspection shall be made of the carcasses and parts thereof of all livestock slaughtered at state-inspected establishments. Such inspection and examination shall be made at the time of slaughter unless, because of unusual circumstances, prior arrangements acceptable to the Director have been made in specific cases by the supervisor for making such inspection and examination at a later time. (2)(a) The staffing standards on the basis of the number of carcasses to be inspected per hour are outlined in the following tables. Standards for multiple inspector lines are based on inspectors rotating through the different types of inspection stations during each shift to equalize the workload. The inspector in charge shall have the authority to require the state-inspected establishment to reduce slaughter line speeds where, in his judgment, the inspection procedure cannot be adequately performed at the current line speed because of particular deficiencies in carcass preparation and presentation by the plant at the higher speed, or because the health condition of the particular animals indicates a need for more extensive inspection. (b) Cattle inspection. For all cattle staffing standards, an ‘‘a’’ in the ‘‘Number of Inspectors by Stations’’ column means that one inspector performs the entire inspection procedure and a ‘‘b’’ means that one inspector performs the head and lower carcass inspection and a second inspector performs the viscera and upper carcass inspection. (A) Inspection Using the Viscera Truck. [Table 603-029-0401(2)(b)(A)] (i) Rules for determining adjusted maximum slaughter rates for single-inspector kills considering walking distance according to the table in this subdivision: Determine the distances the inspector actually walks between the points shown in columns 2 through 14 of the following table. For each column, determine the deduction figure opposite the appropriate number of feet in column 1. Compute the total of the deduction figures for columns 2 through 14. The adjusted maximum rate is the maximum rate in section (2)(b)(A) of this rule minus total of the deduction figures. If the resultant number is not a whole number, it must be rounded off to the next lowest whole number. (ii) Rules for determining adjusted maximum slaughter rates for two-inspector kills considering walking distance according to the table in this subdivision: Determine the distances the inspectors actually walk between the points shown in columns 2 through 9 of the following table. Column 9 is used only if the condemned brands and tags the viscera inspector uses are kept at a location other than at the wash- basin-sterilizer. For each column, determine the deduction figure opposite the appropriate number of feet in column 1. Compute the total of the deduction figures for columns 2 through 9. Divide this total by 2. The adjusted maximum rate is the maximum rate in section (2)(b)(A) of this rule minus the number calculated above. If the resultant number is not a whole number, it must be rounded off to the next lowest whole number. [Table 603-029-0401(2)(b)(A)(i)] and [Table 603-029-0401(2)(b)(A)(ii)] (B) Inspection Using Viscera Table, Tongue-In Presentation of Heads. [Table 603-029-0401(2)(b)(A)(iii)] (C) Inspection Using Viscera Table, Tongue-Out Presentation of Heads. [Table 603-029-0401(2)(b)(A)(iv)] (D) Swine inspection. Traditional inspection shall be used for all swine slaughtered under state inspection. The following inspection staffing standards are applicable to swine slaughter configurations. The inspection standards for all slaughter lines are based upon the observation rather than palpation, at the viscera inspection station, of the spleen, liver, heart, lungs, and mediastinal lymph nodes. In addition, for one- and two-inspector lines under traditional inspection, the standards are based upon the distance walked (in feet) by the inspector between work stations; and for three or more inspector slaughter lines, upon the use of a mirror, as described in OAR 603-029-0205(13)(f), at the carcass inspection station. Although not required in a one- or two-inspector slaughter configuration, except in certain cases as determined by the inspection service, if a mirror is used, it must comply with the requirements of OAR 603-029-0205(13)(f). [Table 603-029-0401(c)] NOTE: In multiple-inspector plants, the inspectors must rotate between all inspection positions during each shift to equalize the workload. [Table 603-029-0401(d)] NOTE: In multiple-inspector plants, the inspectors must rotate between all inspection positions during each shift to equalize the workload. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 603.085, ORS 616.700, ORS 619.042 & ORS 619.046 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 619.042, ORS 619.046, ORS 619.026 & ORS 619.036 History: DOA 19-2022, adopt filed 07/27/2022, effective 07/28/2022