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Teen Dies at Wisconsin Sawmill in Possible Violation of Child Labor Laws

  • A 16-year-old boy named Michael Schuls died after being injured while working at a sawmill in Wisconsin.
  • The cause of Schuls' death is unknown pending an ongoing investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration into possible child labor law violations at the Florence Hardwoods logging company sawmill where Schuls was injured.
  • Minors under 18 are prohibited from working in logging-related jobs in Wisconsin, including working at sawmills.
  • The specifics of Schuls' injuries and the details surrounding his death are not being released pending the investigations.
  • Schuls was initially found unresponsive at the sawmill and later died after being taken to two area hospitals for treatment of his injuries.
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