A factory in Elizabethtown, Penn. was hit with a $14,500 fine over a June 2022 incident in which two workers fell waist-deep into a chocolate tank.
A company representative told reporters last week that the safety of workers and outside contractors “is a top priority for our business.”Two contractors fell into a vat of chocolate in the factory.The federal government fined Mars Wrigley $14,500 after two workers fell into a vat of chocolate at a Pennsylvania factory last year.“As always, we appreciate OSHA’s collaborative approach to working with us to conduct the after-action review,“ the representative said.
Mars produces some of the most iconic treats, including M&M’s, Snickers and Skittles. It’s unclear what brand was connected to the incident.
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