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An investigation as to unsafe working conditions at a Del Monte processing plant led to 167 undocumented workers facing possible deportation. On Tuesday feds conducted a raid at the Fresh Del Monte Produce Co. plant near the Portland shipyards. Some of the unsafe conditions found were:

• Electrical extension cords were in standing water, supervisors were not diligent about the cleanliness of vegetables before boxing for shipment, and the employee bathroom and cafeteria were “extremely dirty.”
• There were about 3 inches of cold water on the production-area floor, where most workers wore sneakers or shoes even though they were supposed to be provided with boots.
• Workers were not paid overtime.
• Shift supervisors were constantly yelling at workers and were “extremely rude.”

Unfortunately 167 people now face the lack of safety their families found in a paycheck. Many of those arrested in the raid were mothers who now worry about their future as breadwinners and their ability to stay in the U.S. with their children.

Via / The Seattle Times