Source:  Rita Jane Gabbett, MEATINGPLACE.COM, 10/27/10

Total injury and illness rates in the meat industry decreased by 8 percent in 2009, according to the American Meat Institute.

Citing new numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, AMI said injury and illness cases involving days away from work, job transfer or restriction also decreased by 8 percent during the year.

“Worker safety is a top priority and a non-competitive issue in the meat and poultry industry,” said AMI President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle in a statement. “These numbers reflect the continued efforts by our industry to make meaningful and measurable improvements and we hope to build on this record of success as we strive to ensure our workplaces are as safe as possible.”

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