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business2 years ago•2 min saved

"OSHA Fines Mississippi Poultry Plant $213,000 for Teen Worker's Death"

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Mar-Jac Poultry with 17 violations and proposed over $200,000 in fines after a 16-year-old boy, identified as Duvan Tomas Pérez, died in a machine at their Mississippi plant. OSHA found that the plant's failure to follow safety protocols directly led to the teenager's fatal injuries, as power to the machine had not been disconnected and a safety device was not used.

via The New York Times|

#business #mar-jac-poultry #mississippi

labor-rights2 years ago•4 min saved

"Whistleblowers Expose Unsafe Conditions at Amazon's St. Peters Warehouse"

Amazon workers at the St. Peters warehouse in Missouri have filed a federal complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), alleging unsafe working conditions and downplayed injuries. The workers claim that they are rushed to pack and carry containers, leading to frequent injuries, and that their complaints are ignored by the company. Amazon denies the allegations and states that the warehouse has a recordable injury rate below the industry average and that workers feel safe according to anonymous surveys.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|

#amazon #employee-complaints #labor-rights

us2 years ago•3 min saved

Tragic Death of Teen at Mississippi Poultry Plant

A 16-year-old boy died while operating equipment at a poultry plant in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The teenager, identified as Duvan Pérez from Guatemala, was a sanitation employee at the Mar-Jac Poultry processing plant. The company expressed condolences and stated that safety is their top priority. Both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division have opened investigations into the incident. Child labor violations in the U.S. have increased by 283% since 2015, according to a recent report.

via CBS News|

#child-labor-violations #investigation #mississippi

tragedy2 years ago•2 min saved

Airport worker dies after being sucked into Delta jet engine in San Antonio.

A 27-year-old ramp worker at San Antonio International Airport was killed when he was pulled into the engine of a Delta Air Lines jet that had just landed. The Bexar County Medical Examiner identified the man as David Renner and ruled the death a suicide. The FAA and NTSB are both investigating the fatality.

via The Washington Post|

#aviation #delta-air-lines #occupational-safety-and-health-administration

tragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

Texas Airport Worker Fatally Ingested by Jet Engine on Runway

A worker at San Antonio International Airport died after being sucked into the engine of a Delta Airlines flight taxiing to its gate. The incident is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board, Unifi Aviation, and Delta. The worker has not been identified, and it is unclear what led to the incident. This tragedy highlights the dangers of working in complex environments such as airports, and the importance of workplace safety.

via Jalopnik|

#airplane-engine #delta-airlines #occupational-safety-and-health-administration

accidents2 years ago•2 min saved

Multiple Injuries Reported in Building Collapses near Yale Medical School and Stamford Train Station.

At least seven people were injured, two critically, when a building under construction near the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven partially collapsed during a concrete pour. The property is owned by Yale and is being developed into a seven-story residential building by RMS Companies. The building is currently two stories high, with two parking levels underground. Plans call for 112 residential units. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the incident, and a stop work order will be issued until the site is safe.

via NBC News|

#accidents #building-collapse #construction-mishap

workplace-safety2 years ago•8 min saved

Unsafe working conditions lead to tragedy at Massachusetts chemical plant.

The Seqens/PCI Synthesis chemical plant in Massachusetts, which has a history of safety violations, is under investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration after a powerful blast killed a worker and injured four others. A former employee described the working conditions as unsafe and negligent. Massachusetts lawmakers have demanded a full accounting of the incident and the company's safety practices. The plant has had multiple explosions and safety violations in the past, and the latest incident has prompted calls for the facility to be shut down.

via WCVB Boston|

#chemical-plant-explosion #massachusetts #occupational-safety-and-health-administration

accidents2 years ago•1 min saved

Worker missing after fiery chemical plant explosion in Newburyport.

An explosion at a pharmaceutical plant in Massachusetts left one worker missing, four people hospitalized, and caused major structural damage to the building. The cause of the explosion is unknown, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responding. The plant has a history of safety violations, including a chemical reaction that caused explosions in 2020 and a chemical fire in June 2021.

via The Associated Press|

#accidents #explosion #massachusetts

workplace-safety2 years ago•5 min saved

Fatal Fall at Hyundai Plant Site in Georgia Claims Construction Worker's Life

A construction worker, identified as Victor Javier Cajija Gamboa, died after falling 60 feet at the construction site of Hyundai's new electric vehicle plant in Georgia. The incident occurred in the area of what will become the paint shop of the plant. Hyundai Motor Group stated that initial information indicates part of Gamboa's safety harness failed. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the workplace death. Once complete, the facility will employ more than 8,000 workers and produce up to 300,000 electric vehicles each year.

via WJCL News Savannah|

#construction-worker #electric-vehicle-plant #hyundai

workplace-safety2 years ago•0 min saved

Tragic Accident at Lowe's Claims Employee's Life

An employee at a Lowe's hardware store in Staunton, Virginia, died after a piece of equipment fell on them. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the incident. Lowe's expressed their condolences and is providing counseling to their associates.

via WBTV|

#employee-death #investigation #lowes

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Dollar Tree Stores in RI Fined $770K for Safety Violations

Dollar Tree Stores has been fined $770,000 by the US Department of Labor for violating Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards at two Rhode Island stores. The violations included obstructed exits, unsafe storage of materials, and fire hazards. The East Providence store was cited for three repeat violations, while the Pawtucket location was cited for four repeat violations. Dollar Tree has been cited previously for similar hazards at locations in several states. The company has 15 days to comply, request an informal conference, or contest the findings.

via GoLocalProv|

#business #dollar-tree-stores #fines

business2 years ago•1 min saved

Wyrmwood Gaming Company's Toxic Culture Exposed in New Report.

Luxury gaming table manufacturer Wyrmwood Gaming has been accused of creating a “dangerous” environment for its workers in a new report from technology website Gizmodo. The report details a culture of sexual harassment, workplace misconduct, and sexism led by co-founder and CEO Doug Costella, who is at the forefront of several allegations. The company has been fined multiple times by the United States’ Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and has not yet responded to requests for comment.

via Polygon|

#business #crowdfunding #occupational-safety-and-health-administration