Published 18:14 IST, December 27th 2019
Peru: McDonald's fined $250,000 after 2 workers electrocuted to death
McDonald's franchise owner in Pueblo Libre in Peru has been fined on Thursday for $250,000 due to serious safety violations that led to two deaths in the store.
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local owner of a McDonald's franchise in Pueblo Libre in Peru has been fined on Thursday for $250,000 due to serious safety violations. se safety violations came to light after two employees were electrocuted to death. Both workers d 18 died on December 15 while cleaning kitchen.
Two workers electrocuted
Authorities in a statement revealed that first victim, a woman, experienced an electric shock while attempting to clean soda machine. Her colleague tried to help her but in process got shocked himself. After investigations following employees' death, authorities discovered six very serious infractions, one of which was t communicating death of employees in a timely manner.
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He of National Superintendency of Labor Inspection (Sunafil) has anunced that it will be fining Arcos Doros operations company, that operates McDonald's $250,000. Or infractions included failure to provide safe working conditions, in terms of both facilities and equipment.
In related news, a McDonald's branch in Stockport, England remained open on Christmas day to feed poor and needy people. staffers who work at fast-food joint in Merseyway Shopping Centre were available to serve bacon rolls and brews between 8 am to 9 pm to make a difference in festive season.
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Assistant manr Kevin Buckley said that fast-food chain has partnered with Wellspring, a charity branch has been working with for some time. He ded that re are a lot of homeless people who should be served food. He furr ded that entire team wanted to make some difference.
Also, franchisee Stuart Brobelt said that it was something y were all passionate about and decided to open store on Christmas eve. Around 20 employees have agreed to come and help out on day proving that ir initiative should work to help those who need it most. Buckley said that his wife and six-year-old daughter will be accompanying him on day. He said that y will be re to have a chat with people and make m feel homely.
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18:14 IST, December 27th 2019