Deed Manufacturers, a heavy machinery company, has employees belonging to the age group of 17 to 30. Todd, a 17-year-old, is prohibited from working with heavy machinery tools. Instead, he works in the mail room. Under the laws governing Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which statement justifies the organization's decision to forbid Todd from doing heavy machinery work?
A. Todd cannot be employed in hazardous occupations because he is 17 years old.
B. Todd is not a U.S. citizen, therefore he is prohibited from working in a hazardous environment.
C. Todd is expected to work in a safe environment because he is male.
D. Todd comes from an economically weaker background, therefore he is expected to perform clerical duties.
E. Todd has not yet completed college, therefore he should only be given administrative duties.
Answer: A
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