Kohlberg Kravis Roberts

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Date Company Accusation City / Area / Country Source Tags Media
22/12/2008Source Pro Industries Ltd
(Supplier Of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts)
Exhausting workload in factory (over 900 workers) producing household equipment; 11.5-12.5 hour daily shifts (14-15 hour stay at factory overall); 6 days/week in slow season; 7 days/week in busy season; workers (assembling dpt) required to stand  when working; safety concerns; frequent occurring injuries such as crushed fingers.  Dongguan, Guangdong, ChinaChina Labor WatchDiscrimination, Excessive Work Hours, Injuries & Diseases, Non-Living Wage, Occupational Hazard, Unpaid Insurance, Unpaid Overtime
11/07/2008
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22/05/2008
Tianrei Cement
(Owned by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts)
Poor working conditions at factory (~2,100 workers) producing cement; low average monthly wages (US$138-$175); dangerous workplace resulting in injuries.Henan, ChinaChina Labor WatchInjuries & Diseases, Non-Living Wage, Occupational Hazard, Unpaid Overtime
11/07/2008
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22/05/2008

(Supplier Of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts)
Workers at 2 Stanley factories paid poverty wages as low as 65-68 US cents an hour, and are forced to work 12 hours per day at times 14 hours, in unsafe, unsanitary and hot environment.Zhongshan, Guangdong, ChinaChina Labor WatchExcessive Work Hours, Injuries & Diseases, Non-Living Wage, Occupational Hazard
11/07/2008
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22/05/2008
Zhongshang K-Mate General Elec. Co., Ltd.
(Supplier Of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts)
Labor violations at factory (~400 workers) making digital products; very low average monthly wages (US$117); on first month below the local minimum wage (US$101); compulsory overtime lasting from two hours to overnight.
Zhongshan, Guangdong, ChinaChina Labor WatchExcessive Work Hours, Forced Overtime, Non-Living Wage
11/07/2008
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22/05/2008
DD (Debao) Plastic Factory Co.
(Supplier Of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts)
About 800 workers manufacturing various commodities toil for at least 12 hours/day, 7 days/week. Very often shifts exceed 14 hours/day going even all night and follow the work schedule on the following day. Average pay is very low (US$131-$160 per month) at times lower to local minimum wage.Dongguan, Guangdong, ChinaChina Labor WatchChild Labor, Excessive Work Hours, Forced Overtime, Non-Living Wage, Occupational Hazard, Unpaid Overtime