Federal investigators found that Mt. Fuji Hibachi in Aurora allowed minors to perform hazardous tasks and work illegal hours.
A federal investigation into a Denver-area restaurant has resulted in significant penalties after authorities discovered multiple violations of child labor laws, including the use of minors for hazardous tasks.
The U.S. DOL’s Wage and Hour Division determined that Mt. Fuji Hibachi Inc., operating as Mt. Fuji Sushi & Hibachi, violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by employing a 17-year-old to operate a trash compactor. Under federal law, loading or operating power-driven trash compactors is classified as a hazardous occupation and is strictly prohibited for workers under the age of 18…