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Tragic Death at Missouri Cereal Plant Sparks OSHA Investigation

6/29/2025

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Tragedy struck at the Gilster Mary Lee Cereal Plant in Perryville, Missouri, when 38-year-old Nicolas Lopez Gomez lost his life after being trapped in a deactivated industrial oven. Emergency responders discovered his body on Thursday, prompting an investigation by OSHA. The Chester, Illinois-based company operates 11 facilities, producing a range of food products.

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Story summary

Tragedy struck at the Gilster Mary Lee Cereal Plant in Perryville, Missouri, when 38-year-old Nicolas Lopez Gomez lost his life after being trapped in a deactivated industrial oven. Emergency responders discovered his body on Thursday, prompting an investigation by OSHA. The Chester, Illinois-based company operates 11 facilities, producing a range of food products.