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3M Knew Process Was Dangerous Before Fatal Accident, OSHA Says
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Eric Sorensen
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In February 2022, a 63-year-old worker was killed at a 3M (NYSE: MMM) plant in Alexandria, Minnesota. The worker became entangled with a machine during the overnight shift.
A few months after the accident, the company assessed its equipment at U.S. and Canadian plants. According to OSHA Regional Administrator Bill Donovan, after 3M completed its investigation, it "determined powered rollers were hazards in need of safety improvement."