This past week we had to opportunity to tour Wilcox Potato Factory located in Rexburg. Their safety manager showed us the facility. It was documented and the pictures represent our tour. Enjoy!
The potatoes are placed in a carrying slot and then on a conveyor belt they sort out the dirt and rocks from the potatoes. In this picture rocks are on the left and potatoes are on the right.
Then we went into the main part of their facility where potatoes are weighed and sorted by a machine, and each potato has it's picture taken. As we went through the tour some of the employees are wearing gloves. Also some, not all employees were wearing ear protection–it was very loud in there–OSHA violation? Just some thoughts.
After the tour we took a group picture.
I took a lot more pictures, so if you want a copy of them email lar08031@byui.edu. Thanks!
