Jackson County, Missouri is facing scrutiny after an incident where a public works employee, Everett Carter, was killed on the job. Just one day after the county claimed the investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol was sufficient, they are now requesting an investigation from the US Department of Labor. Carter’s partner, Mitchell Johnson, who was present during the accident, is pointing the blame at the county for Carter’s death.
The incident occurred when Carter was hit by his own truck while trying to tow a stuck county vehicle in winter weather. Johnson disputes the county’s claim that there was no order from leadership to tow the county truck. He insists that Carter was following orders and accuses the county of negligence in not providing a tow truck on scene.
Johnson, who considered Carter a mentor and friend, is grieving the loss and challenging the county’s narrative of the events. The county is responding cautiously to the accusations, saying they are waiting for further investigation. The case highlights the need for accountability and safety measures in the workplace.
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