‘He was dripping with sweat’: Kroger worker dies in hot work conditions in Memphis
摘要
日期: 2023年9月8日
地點: 美國
企業
Kroger - Employer受影響的
受影響的總人數: 1
工人: ( 1 - 地點未知 , 超市和雜貨店 , Gender not reported )議題
Heat exposure , Occupational Health & Safety , 死亡回應
已邀請回應：是，由Resource Centre
載有回應的故事： (查看更多)
後續行動: In response to Rufus’s death, Kroger responded to the Resource Centre: "We were saddened by the tragic death of an associate in one of our Memphis Distribution centers, and our hearts are with the associate’s family. Kroger remains dedicated to providing a safe and secure work environment for our associates to support their well-being, and we continue to work to understand more about this incident. We have the following processes in place to meet or exceed industry standards: hydration stations including electrolyte-enhanced beverages; an internal safety committee comprised of dedicated associates for a collaborative and inclusive approach to creating and maintaining a safe workplace; weekly facility safety audits; and ongoing collaboration with the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) to review and continue to offer the appropriate safety measures." The investigation into Rufus’s death continues, according to the Memphis police department.
資訊來源: News outlet
A Kroger distribution center employee has died on the job in Memphis amid hot working conditions, adding to a national debate in the US over the risk to workers during heatwaves.
The worker was identified as Tony Rufus, members from his union announced.
Leaders from Teamsters 667, the local labor union, said Rufus was trying to cool off in the produce section after becoming overheated on Friday night. Rufus worked in the salvage department, a part of the facility that did not have air conditioning. The Memphis police department found Rufus dead at 8.13pm.
“Guys said he was dripping with sweat, asking for water,” union leader Maurice Wiggins told Fox13.
Wiggins said Rufus died on a dock in front of his co-workers. His death comes after his union had been asking the company for more breaks, cooler temperatures and drinks other than just water.
In response to Rufus’s death, Kroger issued a statement: “The safety of our associates has always been our top priority…
The investigation into Rufus’s death continues, according to the Memphis police department.
Unions across the country are demanding better, cooler working conditions as the record-breaking heat felt this summer rages on…