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Article

21 Nov 2004

Author:
Jeff St. John, Tri-City Herald [USA]

Tyson strives for safety, but meatpacking takes a toll [USA]

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...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.