Former Georgia employees of Trimac Transportation are suing the company for allegedly exposing them to cancer-causing chemicals without providing proper protective equipment or implementing appropriate safety measures. Trimac is a Canadian-based company that transports liquid and dry bulk chemicals …
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Workers Injured After A Gainesville Poultry Plant Chemical Spill
Fourteen months after a chemical spill at a Gainesville poultry plant killed 6 workers, another spill left 4 more workers injured this past March. A spokesperson for Gold Creek Foods confirmed that on March 11, approximately 100 gallons of bleach leaked out of a tank after it was punctured by an …
Uplifting News Across Georgia During Pandemic & Protests
If you pay attention to the news, then you’ll probably agree that it’s not easy to remain positive these days. But in light of protests and a pandemic, it’s important to remember that Georgia residents have come together in recent weeks. These acts of kindness don’t go unnoticed and inspire us all …
Amazon to Open New Fulfillment Warehouse in Georgia
Millions of Americans have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus, so 800 new employment opportunities are a welcome relief to those who have found themselves unemployed. Amazon, a billion-dollar corporate giant, already has several distribution and fulfillment centers throughout the state of …
OSHA Cites Georgia Farm After Worker Fatality
Pearson Farms LLC., located in Fort Valley, Georgia, has been cited for multiple safety violations by the U.S. Department of Safety and Health Administration. The employee was exposed to hazards while performing maintenance on a conveyor system, and caught between a load on a forklift and metal …
