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Two workers died and one was hospitalized when the Weingarten 101 hydraulic press they were operating malfunctioned.
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Caught in Machine
Ionia
Michigan
September 20, 1991
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| First | Last | Age | Title | Employer | Injury Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen | Eilar | 25 | Unavailable | American Bumper & Manufacturing | Fatality |
| Ricky | Dora | 21 | Unavailable | American Bumper & Manufacturing | Fatality |
| Name | Type | Title | Plea Information | Conviction Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Bumper and Manufacturing Co. | Entity | Entity | Pleaded no contest on involuntary manslaughter charge | 2 felony MIOSHA violations dismissed. At trial, company entered a no contest plea on 2 counts of involuntary manslaughter and was placed on five-year probation. The company was also required to observe a moment of silence at 4:50pm on Sept 20, pay $80 to Crime Victim Rights Fund and pay for any uncovered funeral expenses for the accident victims. |
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Penal Crimes Charged
Involuntary Manslaughter |
Other Crimes Charged
Felony Labor Code violations (unspecified) (2 counts) |
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| American Bumper and Manufacturing Co. | Entity | Entity | Pleaded no contest on involuntary manslaughter charge | 2 felony MIOSHA violations dismissed. At trial, company entered a no contest plea on 2 counts of involuntary manslaughter and was placed on five-year probation. The company was also required to observe a moment of silence at 4:50pm on Sept 20, pay $80 to Crime Victim Rights Fund and pay for any uncovered funeral expenses for the accident victims. |
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Penal Crimes Charged
Involuntary Manslaughter |
Other Crimes Charged
Felony Labor Code violations (unspecified) (2 counts) |
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