Feds cite 5 companies in NJ worker's death (AMAZON.com)

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http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Feds-cite-5-companies-in-NJ-worker-s-death-5548524.php

Updated 5:04 pm, Thursday, June 12, 2014

AVENEL, N.J. (AP) — Federal labor officials have cited five companies connected to operations at a New Jersey-based Amazon packaging facility for serious violations following the death of a worker.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Thursday that the contractor responsible for operating the facility in Avenel and four temporary staffing agencies were cited in the death of temporary worker Ronald Smith.

Smith died from injuries sustained Dec. 4 after he was caught in between a conveyor system and crushed while performing sorting operations.

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