Saying their health was impacted while on the job, more than a dozen workers sickened two years ago at a southern Minnesota meat-processing plant by inhaling bits of pig brains are seeking compensation.
According to Minnesota Public Radio News, the workers are among 21 employees at Quality Pork Processing in Austin who were diagnosed with the neurological disease.
All of the workers filed claims for medical expenses and lost wages. While all received medical benefits, plant officials report 13 still have claims pending for the rest. (workersxzcompxzkit)
Quality Pork CEO Kelly Wadding said, the entire matter has dragged on because the workers' comp process is slow but, he added, the company is committed to getting the workers the benefits they deserve.
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