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Companies Appealing Fines Following Georgia Nitrogen Leak That Killed Six

Three of four companies are appealing federal workplace safety fines following a January liquid nitrogen leak that killed six workers at a Georgia poultry processing plant. The U.S. Department of Labor says plant owner Foundation Food Group is contesting citations …

Officials Propose $1M Fine for Georgia Nitrogen Leak That Killed 6

Federal workplace safety officials are proposing nearly $1 million in fines against four companies following a liquid nitrogen leak in January that killed six workers at a northeast Georgia poultry processing plant. U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh announced the citations …

Investigators Focus on Conveyor Belt in Georgia Poultry Plant Deaths

Problems with the operation of a conveyer belt system that transported chicken for freezing appear to be the cause of a liquid nitrogen release that killed six workers at a Georgia poultry processing plant, federal investigators said. Chicken traveled down …

Investigators Seek Cause of Nitrogen Leak that Killed 6 at Georgia Poultry Plant

The investigation into a deadly liquid nitrogen leak at a Georgia poultry plant continued Saturday with authorities saying they were trying to determine what caused a break in the recently installed system. Six workers died on Thursday after the liquid …