Frozen food manufacturer fined $552K after worker suffers amputation
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An OSHA investigation has determined that CJ TMI Manufacturing America LLC exposed workers to lockout/tagout hazards. The company, which produces frozen dumplings, wontons and noodles for the Twin Marquis and Chef One brands, has a long history of violating health and safety standards. The food manufacturer has been investigated six times in the past five years and has been in the agency’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program since 2021. This most recent OSHA investigation began after a worker suffered an amputation last year. The company was cited for four willful, one repeat, and three serious violations, and faces $551,719 in penalties.
In a recent quote, OSHA Area Director Paula Dixon-Roderick said, “This company continues to leave its workers vulnerable to hazardous conditions that threaten their safety. These hazards must be addressed immediately to prevent another incident.”
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During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
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