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Contract worker in Tennessee dies in Tyson Foods plant accident

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An employee of a contract cleaning company died while sanitizing equipment at a Tyson Foods poultry plant in Shelbyville, Tenn., on Tuesday (Feb. 17). James Currier, 38, of Shelbyville fell into the machinery he was cleaning for contract service provider QSI.

Tyson Foods spokesman Gary Michelson said the accident happened early Tuesday morning when the plant was not in operation, but rather being sanitized. The plant reopened Wednesday (Feb.. 18).

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been notified of the accident. Tyson Foods and QSI expressed their deepest sympathy for the family and co-workers of the deceased.

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