Federal investigators found that Qvest Sanitation hired nearly a dozen children for dangerous work at an Iowa slaughterhouse, leading to a fine of nearly $172,000.
The children used corrosive cleaners to wash equipment, including dangerous machinery like head splitters and band saws. Safety concerns are paramount in these environments.
Qvest's vice president, Adam Greer, stated that the company had not confirmed the allegations due to the Labor Department withholding specific information, yet they fully cooperated.
Similar enforcement actions were taken against Fayette Janitorial Service earlier this year for hiring at least two dozen children, underscoring ongoing violations within cleaning operations.
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