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:: Monday, November 22, 2004 ::
Tyson strives for safety, but meatpacking takes a toll By Jeff St. John, Mid Columbia Tri City Herald, WA
Analysis of injury logs filed with the federal government show that in 2002, Wallula workers were taken off their jobs for injuries or illnesses at a rate that was 2.5 times higher than the national average for meatpacking plants -- and 10 times the average rate for American workplaces overall.
Logs from past years also show reported injuries have increased since Tyson Foods, the nation's largest meat company, took over the Wallula plant with its purchase of IBP Inc. in 2001, according to a University of Massachusetts study.
Union leaders claim it's because of increased pressure to speed production. Company officials say it's because more injuries are being reported because Tyson has placed greater emphasis on safety.------------------------------------------- posted 7:06 AM :: reference link ::
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