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.