Tyson worker dies at Emporia plant
The Capital-Journal
Published Saturday, January 06, 2007
EMPORIA — A male employee at the Tyson Fresh Meats plant in Emporia died after he suffered an undisclosed injury Thursday evening, according to Tyson spokesman Gary Mickelson. The man hasn't been identified.
Mickelson said the employee walked into the plant's health services department at about 5:30 p.m. Thursday and reported that he suffered an injury while preparing an animal for slaughter. The man was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Mickelson said Tyson continues to investigate the incident. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration also has been informed.
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Workplace issues, Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), Workplace Safety, Public Health, Environment and Political Information that everyone should know.
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That's why they try to keep it secret.
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