Jules Pertet

Jules Pertet was a 21-year-old who died in a workplace accident in 2023 at a Paprec recycling plant in Nîmes, France. He was killed when he was caught in a machine at the plant. His death has brought renewed scrutiny to the safety practices of Paprec, a multinational recycling company. Recently, Paprec and the director of the Nîmes site were convicted of "involuntary manslaughter" in connection with Pertet's death. Paprec was fined 225,000 euros and has announced its intention to appeal the verdict. Pertet's case is significant because it highlights the risks associated with working in the recycling industry and has led to increased scrutiny of workplace safety standards within Paprec. The company faces two additional trials related to other serious or fatal workplace accidents, further underscoring the concerns surrounding its safety record.