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OSHA Cites Contractors for Safety Violations in Worker Death

4/14/2026

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The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited three contractors for safety violations linked to the July 21, 2025 death of Hector Gonzalez, a worker at the Camp East Montana immigration detention center in El Paso, Texas.
The contractors cited by OSHA are Base International, JMJ Production Services, and Fulfillment Personnel Services.
OSHA found serious violations during its investigation.
JMJ Production Services and Fulfillment Personnel Services agreed to reduced fines, while Base International is contesting its citation.
Public Citizen criticized the Trump administration for awarding contracts that led to multiple fatalities at the facility.

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The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited three contractors for safety violations linked to the July 21, 2025 death of Hector Gonzalez, a worker at the Camp East Montana immigration detention center in El Paso, Texas.
The contractors cited by OSHA are Base International, JMJ Production Services, and Fulfillment Personnel Services.
OSHA found serious violations during its investigation.
JMJ Production Services and Fulfillment Personnel Services agreed to reduced fines, while Base International is contesting its citation.
Public Citizen criticized the Trump administration for awarding contracts that led to multiple fatalities at the facility.