Accident News | Monmouth, Ill
A 44-year-old Monmouth man died early Monday morning following a workplace incident at the Smithfield Foods facility in Monmouth, Illinois, according to the Warren County Coroner. Patou M. Mpinda died at approximately 2:30 a.m. Monday, authorities said.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) confirmed Tuesday that it has opened an ongoing investigation into the incident. Smithfield Foods said its safety personnel are working with local law enforcement as officials investigate what happened.
The City of Monmouth expressed condolences to Mpinda’s family, friends, and coworkers following his death. Officials described him as a Monmouth resident who tragically lost his life after the workplace incident.
Source: KWQC
At Phillips Law Offices, we extend our condolences to the family, friends, and coworkers of Patou Mpinda. Workplace incidents can have devastating consequences for workers and their families. Our Chicago construction accident attorneys and workplace accident lawyers represent individuals and families throughout Illinois and help injured victims and families pursue the compensation allowed under state law.