MN SF207

Establishes "Safe Workplaces for Meat and Poultry Processing Workers Act" requiring meat-processing employers with 50+ workers to adopt comprehensive workplace safety programs including ergonomic hazard assessments, injury prevention controls, and annual safety training of at least 8 hours per worker.

Creates a meatpacking industry worker rights coordinator position within the Department of Labor and Industry to enforce the law, conduct facility inspections with full access, and submit annual reports to the governor and legislature with recommendations for improving worker treatment.

Guarantees workers the right to refuse work under dangerous conditions without discrimination or loss of pay, and prohibits employers from requiring workers to sign agreements that limit disclosure of workplace health and safety information; violation results in treble damages and fines up to $10,000.

Requires employers to provide paid sick time accruing at 1 hour per 30 hours worked for illness, injury, or family care; establish safety committees including certified ergonomists and occupational medicine physicians; and maintain detailed medical and ergonomic injury records for at least 5 years.

Allows workers and authorized representatives to bring private civil actions for violations within 3 years, with civil penalties of at least $100 per day per affected worker; 70 percent of penalties go to enforcement and 30 percent to the individual or representative.