Tragedy Strikes at Mississippi Poultry Plant: 16-Year-Old Killed in Workplace Accident
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A 16-year-old boy, Duvan Tomas Perez, was killed at the Mar-Jac Poultry plant in Mississippi, where he worked despite underage labor laws. Perez got caught in a machine he was cleaning, and despite his cries for help, he died. This is the third death at the plant since 2020. Investigations by the Department of Labor and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration have been launched, and Mar-Jac could face fines for violating child labor laws. The company claims safety is their priority and promises to address any issues identified in the investigation. Perez's family is devastated by his death.
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