Citing employers for workplace safety violations such as electrical hazards or dangerous machinery is commonplace for the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
But an unusual citation by the agency last month, which accuses a poultry processing plant of failing to refer injured workers to medical treatment in a timely manner, is sparking interest among some workers’ compensation attorneys and worker rights advocates.
OSHA issued citations on July 25 to Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. for a long list of safety violations at its facility in Live Oak, Florida, including fai...
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