Tolleson meat-processing plant fined after employee died last year

TOLLESON, AZ — A meat-processing plant in the West Valley has been fined for worker-safety violations after an employee died there last year.

Police found a worker unresponsive next to a forklift on November 20 at JBS Tolleson near 91st and Buckeye avenues.

The Maricopa County Medical Examiner said Eduardo Reyes Hernandez, 55, died of blunt-force injuries. His death was ruled accidental. According to police reports, company officials said he worked at JBS for more than 20 years…

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