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ALLEN PARK, MI – A formal grievance was filed less than 90 days before the tragic death of 36-year-old Nicholas John Acker, who was found dead in a mail-sorting machine at the USPS Detroit Network Distribution Center in Allen Park. The grievance, which Local 4 has uncovered, raised serious concerns regarding the safety of the very machine that took his life.
Acker’s death has sent shockwaves through the postal community, with many colleagues expressing outrage that their warnings fell on deaf ears. Just months prior, the grievance highlighted multiple safety violations associated with the machine, insisting that it posed a significant risk to workers.
According to sources within the USPS, Acker had been vocal about his concerns. Co-workers report that he often discussed the machine’s hazardous conditions, which seemed to be ignored by management. The grievance was supposed to prompt an investigation into the matter, but the subsequent tragedy indicates that necessary precautions may not have been taken.
The family of Nicholas Acker is now seeking answers, while the community mourns the loss of a dedicated worker. “We never expected something like this could happen,” said a close colleague who wished to remain anonymous. “We just wanted to make sure everyone went home safe.”
The U.S. Postal Service has stated that they are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident. However, advocates are calling for immediate action to ensure that safety concerns raised by employees are taken seriously, before more lives are lost.
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