 According to statistics that Rubashkin gave to "Cattle Buyers Weekly", Agriprocessors' sales increased from $80 million in 1997 to $180 million in 2002.In 2002, Agriprocessors was ranked as one of the 30 biggest beef-packing plants in America.Under Rubashkin's leadership, Agriprocessors was cited for issues involving animal treatment, food safety, environmental safety, child labor, and hiring of other undocumented workers.