The US Department of Labor has revealed that Packers Sanitation Services (PSSI) illegally employed at least 102 minors in hazardous occupations, exposing them to dangerous conditions such as working with caustic chemicals and razor-sharp saws. As a result, PSSI was fined the maximum civil penalty of $1.5 million. The DOL has urged employers to ensure minors are not employed in hazardous occupations and has encouraged parents and guardians to be aware of their children’s work activities.
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A 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6 caused severe damage to Gaziantep Castle, a 2,000-year-old historic site and tourist attraction in southeastern Turkey. Images show parts of the castle crumbling, with iron railings scattered on the surrounding sidewalks and the retaining wall next to the castle collapsing. The earthquake has killed more than 2,000 people in the region, and the Turkish government is currently assessing the damage and working to restore the castle.