Hall County, Ga., first responders were called on to the scene after reports of burns at the poultry processing plant, The Gainesville (Ga.) Times reported. Dying at the scene immediately were three maintenance workers and two other employees. A sixth worker died on the way to the hospital. (Credit: Scott Rogers/The Gainesville Times) Hall County, Ga., first responders were called on to the scene after reports of burns at the poultry processing plant, The Gainesville (Ga.) Times reported. Dying at the scene immediately were three maintenance workers and two other employees. A sixth worker died on the way to the hospital. (Credit: Scott Rogers/The Gainesville Times)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is levying more than $998,000 in fines against four companies that operate a poultry processing plant in Gainesville, Ga., following the death of six workers due to nitrogen leaking from a malfunctioning freezer. The safety administration found a total of 59 violations, including repeat infractions, at the facility.

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