Tragic Teen Worker Fatality at Mar-Jac Poultry Plant in Mississippi

A 16-year-old boy died while working at a Mar-Jac Poultry plant in Mississippi, marking the third death at the facility since 2020. The details surrounding the incident remain unclear, and authorities are investigating the matter. It is illegal for minors to work in hazardous occupations, including meat processing, raising questions about the nature of the teen's work. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division have launched investigations at the plant.