Harsh working conditions in meatpacking industry from "summary" of The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
The men in the meatpacking industry toiled endlessly in the grim and unforgiving environment of the slaughterhouses. From sunrise to sunset, they worked in filth and stench, their bodies weary and their spirits broken. The air was thick with the smell of blood and entrails, hanging heavily over the workers as they labored amidst the deafening roar of machinery. The work itself was grueling and dangerous, with every moment fraught with peril. The men operated sharp knives and machinery with lightning speed, their hands and arms moving in a blur as they sliced through flesh and bone. Accidents were common, as the combination of fatigue and speed often led to gruesome injuries. But there was no time to mourn or rest, for the relentless pace of production demanded that the men press on, their bodies mere cogs in the vast machine of industry. Despite the physical toll, the men received paltry wages for their efforts, barely enough to ...
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