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"Fatal Propeller Accident Blamed on Lack of Situational Awareness and Inadequate Training"
A California contractor, Stephanie Cosme, was killed after walking into a plane's moving propeller due to inadequate training, poor lighting, noisy conditions, and a rush to finish testing, according to a United States Air Force accident investigation report. The report found that Cosme was incorrectly instructed or trained on how to take telemetry readings and lost situational awareness while approaching the aircraft, with a clear lack of communication among the contractor test team and ground support personnel.
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"Federal Investigation Launched into Fort Lauderdale Crane Collapse and Previous Safety Violations"
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Fatal Forklift Accident Claims Worker's Life at Port of Los Angeles
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Fatal Forklift Accident Claims Worker's Life at Port of Los Angeles
A worker tragically died after becoming trapped under a forklift at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro. The incident occurred at Berth 270, and the individual, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation is underway, and further details about the incident are pending.
OSHA Fines Company for Fatal Forklift Incident at Logan Airport
An OSHA inspection found that a forklift incident at Boston's Logan Airport, resulting in the death of a worker, could have been prevented by the employer, Oxford Airport Technical Services. The inspection revealed several safety violations, including failure to ensure seatbelt usage, inadequate training for forklift operators, and failure to inspect and remove damaged forklifts from service. OSHA issued four serious citations against the company with proposed penalties.
"Casino Ramp Cable Snap Injures 2 Workers in Baton Rouge"
Two workers were injured at the Belle of Baton Rouge casino in downtown Baton Rouge when a ramp cable snapped, causing damage to lights, ceiling fans, and glass doors. The incident occurred around 6 a.m. and resulted in the workers being taken to the hospital with injuries, though they are expected to recover.
Underage Worker's Death Prompts Federal Action Against Poultry Plant
Federal regulators found that the Mar-Jac Poultry plant in Mississippi was entirely responsible for the death of 16-year-old Duvan Tomas Perez, who was pulled into a deboning machine while cleaning it. The plant had disregarded safety standards, leading to the tragic incident. This was the second fatal accident resulting from improper safety precautions at the plant in two years. OSHA fined the plant $212,646 for the incident, and it remains unclear whether Mar-Jac will also face fines for violating Mississippi labor laws.
"Fatal Negligence: Teen Worker's Death at Mississippi Poultry Plant"
A 16-year-old boy, Duvan Perez, died in a tragic accident at a Mississippi chicken slaughterhouse after being pulled into a machine while cleaning it. The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found a series of safety violations at the plant, recommending $212,646 in penalties. This incident marks the third death at Mar-Jac Poultry's facilities since 2020, prompting accusations of complacency and recklessness. The company has 15 days to either pay the fine and comply or contest the findings.
Tragic Accident: Employee Fatally Crushed in North Carolina Car Wash Machinery
A 26-year-old employee, Carolina “Brea” Franks, was tragically crushed to death after getting trapped in equipment at a North Carolina car wash. Franks, who had been working at the car wash for about five months, was pronounced dead at the scene. The North Carolina Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health is investigating the incident, and the car wash company, Zips Car Wash, is cooperating with the investigation while the Weaverville location remains closed.
"Mar-Jac Poultry Plant Cited for Teen's Fatal Accident"
Federal investigators found that inadequate safety standards at a Mississippi poultry processing plant directly led to the death of a 16-year-old sanitation worker, who was pulled into a machine and sustained fatal injuries. The facility failed to follow proper safety procedures, resulting in 14 "serious" and three "other-than-serious" violations, with a proposed fine of $212,646. The Department of Labor is also investigating potential child labor law violations at the facility, which had previously been cited by OSHA for another fatal incident in 2021. This incident has sparked national criticism and raised concerns about exploitative child labor practices nationwide.
"Mississippi Poultry Plant Faces Hefty Fines for Teen Worker Deaths"
A Mississippi poultry processing plant is facing over $200,000 in fines from the US Department of Labor after a 16-year-old contract employee was killed in a chicken deboning machine. The plant was cited for 17 violations, with the government blaming ineffective safety policies for the teen's death. This incident marks the second worker fatality at the facility in just over two years. The plant has 15 days to comply with the proposed fines or contest the findings.
"OSHA Fines Mississippi Poultry Plant $213,000 for Teen Worker's Death"
A Mississippi chicken plant supplying Chick-fil-A has been cited by OSHA for the death of a 16-year-old worker who was pulled into a machine while cleaning it. This marks the second fatal incident in two years at the Mar-Jac Poultry MS, LLC plant, with OSHA finding serious violations related to safety standards and energy control procedures. The company faces over $200,000 in penalties and has been criticized for its disregard for employee safety.
OSHA Holds Mississippi Slaughterhouse Accountable for Teen Worker's Fatal Accident
OSHA has found a Mississippi slaughterhouse, which supplies chicken to Chick-fil-A, responsible for the death of a 16-year-old worker who was sucked into machinery and killed within minutes. The agency cited the slaughterhouse for serious violations and proposed fines exceeding $200,000. The teenager's death has prompted investigations into both the circumstances of his hiring and the safety procedures at the plant. The incident has raised concerns about child labor and workplace safety in the poultry industry.