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legal-workplace-safety1 year ago

"Mother Files Lawsuit Against Poultry Plant Over 16-Year-Old Son's Death"

Edilma Perez Ramirez has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Mar-Jac Poultry after her 16-year-old son, Duvan Perez, was fatally injured while cleaning machinery at a Mississippi facility. The lawsuit alleges that the company and its employees knowingly operated the machine while the underage teen was in a position to be harmed and that he was not properly trained or qualified for the job. OSHA has cited Mar-Jac with 17 violations and proposed $212,646 in penalties. This incident follows two other employee deaths at the same facility in less than three years, leading to calls for stricter safety standards.

via PEOPLE|
#lawsuit#legal-workplace-safety#osha
workplace-safety2 years ago

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.

via New York Post |
#osha#poultry-plant#safety-violations
labor-rights2 years ago

Underage Worker Tragically Killed in Poultry Plant Mishap with False Identity

A 16-year-old employee at a Mississippi poultry plant died after being sucked into equipment, and it was revealed that he had obtained the job using the identity of a 32-year-old man. This incident highlights the ease with which migrant children are finding work in dangerous industries and the challenges companies face in verifying their true ages. The number of children working illegally has nearly doubled since 2019, with ongoing child labor investigations across industries. Mar-Jac Poultry, the company involved, blamed a staffing agency for the hiring of the teenager. The Labor Department is investigating the hiring of the minor and the accident itself, while the Department of Homeland Security is supporting the investigation. Other companies, including Tyson Foods and Perdue Farms, are also under investigation for alleged child labor violations.

via Yahoo News|
#child-labor#identity-theft#labor-rights
labor-rights2 years ago

Underage Worker's Tragic Death Exposes Shocking Case of Identity Fraud in Poultry Plant

A 16-year-old employee at a Mississippi poultry plant died after being sucked into equipment, and it was revealed that he had obtained the job using the identity of a 32-year-old man. This incident highlights the ease with which migrant children are finding work in dangerous industries and the challenges companies face in verifying their true ages. The number of children working illegally has nearly doubled since 2019, with ongoing child labor investigations across industries. Mar-Jac Poultry, the company involved, blamed a staffing agency for the hiring of the teenager. The Labor Department is investigating the hiring of the minor and the accident itself, while the Department of Homeland Security is supporting the investigation. Other companies, including Tyson Foods and Perdue Farms, are also under investigation for alleged child labor violations.

via Yahoo Finance|
#child-labor#identity-theft#labor-rights
labor-rights2 years ago

Child Labor Uncovered: Dozens of Minors Discovered in Ohio Poultry Plant

Federal agents discovered over two dozen minors, mainly from Guatemala, working illegally in a poultry plant in Kidron, Ohio. The children were employed in meat processing and sanitation at Gerber's Poultry, which produces Amish Farm Chicken. The Department of Labor and FBI were involved in the operation, which temporarily shut down traffic in and out of the plant. No arrests were made, and it remains unclear which company handles the plant's sanitation. Child labor in the United States has seen a significant increase, particularly among Guatemalan youth working in meatpacking and sanitation. Some children may have been forced to work by unrelated adults who take their wages, while others voluntarily seek employment to earn money for themselves.

via NBC News|
#child-labor#guatemala#immigration
labor-rights2 years ago

Tragedy Strikes at Mississippi Poultry Plant: 16-Year-Old Killed in Workplace Accident

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.

via New York Post |
#child-labor#investigation#labor-rights
labor-rights2 years ago

Tragic Death at Mar-Jac Plant Sparks O.S.H.A. Investigation

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (O.S.H.A.) is investigating the Mar-Jac Poultry processing plant in Mississippi after a 16-year-old boy died in a workplace accident. The underage worker, Duvan Tomas Perez, became ensnared in a machine he was cleaning. Federal labor laws prohibit people under 18 from operating and cleaning meat processing equipment, and Mississippi state labor laws ban minors from working in packing industries or positions involving meat and poultry processing. The plant claimed it was unaware of Duvan's age and stated that it relied on staffing companies to verify the legal qualifications of job applicants. This incident has sparked a conversation about labor practices in high-risk industries, and it is not the first workplace incident at the Mar-Jac plant.

via The New York Times|
#child-labor#investigation#labor-rights
us2 years ago

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
labor-rights2 years ago

Tragic Death of Guatemalan Boy in Mississippi Poultry Plant Accident

A 16-year-old Guatemalan boy, Duvan Tomas Perez, died after sustaining a workplace injury at a poultry plant in Mississippi. Minors are not allowed to work in poultry plants in Mississippi, and investigations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the labor department have been launched. This incident highlights the need for stronger protections for migrant children, who are often at an increased risk of exploitation. Rollbacks in child labor protections in several US states have raised concerns, with violations increasing significantly in recent years. The death of Duvan Tomas Perez underscores the difficult situations faced by migrant minors.

via The Guardian US|
#child-labor#investigation#labor-rights
tragedy2 years ago

Tragic Teen Worker Fatality at Mississippi Poultry Plant

A 16-year-old boy from Guatemala died in an on-the-job accident at a poultry plant in Mississippi, violating child labor laws. The incident is being investigated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division. The plant, Mar-Jac Poultry, has faced previous safety violations and is currently contesting a fine from a previous accident. The Biden administration is also cracking down on child labor violations involving migrant workers in various industries across multiple states.

via Yahoo News|
#child-labor#investigation#poultry-plant
workplace-safety2 years ago

Tragic Accident Claims Life of 16-Year-Old at Mississippi Poultry Plant

A 16-year-old boy from Guatemala died in an on-the-job accident at a poultry plant in Mississippi, violating child labor laws. The incident is under investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. The cause of death was attributed to equipment at the plant, and an autopsy report is pending. This is the second death at the same plant in two years, and the company has a history of safety violations. The incident highlights the broader issue of child labor violations involving migrant workers in the United States.

via NBC News|
#child-labor-laws#guatemalan-migrant#osha-investigation