“Tragic Accident Claims Life of 16-Year-Old Teen at Mississippi Poultry Plant”

A tragic accident at a poultry plant in Hattiesburg, Mississippi has claimed the life of a teenage boy. The incident occurred on July 14 at the Mar-Jac Poultry-MS processing plant. The company released a statement confirming that an employee conducting sanitation operations had died from injuries sustained in the accident.

The employee was identified as a 16-year-old Hispanic male from Hattiesburg. However, his name has been withheld due to his age and the ongoing investigation. Friends and family of the teenager have identified him as Duvan Pérez in social media posts. The cause of death is pending an autopsy.

Mar-Jac Poultry expressed their condolences to the teenager’s family and friends, emphasizing that their employees are their most valuable asset and that safety is their number one priority. The company has notified the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) office and is fully cooperating in the investigation. They have also stated that any issues identified during the investigation will be corrected immediately.

Sadly, this is not the first fatal accident to occur at Mar-Jac Poultry’s Hattiesburg processing plant. In 2020, two men lost their lives in separate accidents approximately six months apart. These incidents highlight the importance of strict safety measures and regular inspections in industrial settings to prevent such tragedies from occurring.

The loss of a young life is always a devastating event, and our thoughts go out to the family and friends of Duvan Pérez. It is crucial that the investigation into this accident is thorough and comprehensive to ensure that all necessary safety measures are put in place to prevent similar incidents in the future. The focus must be on improving the working conditions and safety protocols within the poultry plant industry to protect the lives of all employees..