Meatpacking Workers Face Musculoskeletal Risks

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US chicken, pork plant workers face higher health risks, USDA studies confirm

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Study: Workers in U.S. chicken and pork plants face higher risks than other manufacturing workers for musculoskeletal disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

The findings highlight health concerns for employees who often perform repetitive tasks and use dangerous equipment, including sharp knives, to process meat for consumers.

More than half of all meatpacking workers are immigrants, compared with about 17% of the entire workforce.

Meat companies are improving processes and equipment to reduce injuries, Meat Institute says.

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