More than 40 workers at a construction site at the Marathon Oil Refinery in Detroit have come to a resolution with the company after being told they would lose their job over jaywalking.

Workers, who did not want to be identified, said they were given termination papers because they crossed the public street in front of the refinery without using the crosswalk.

"I was floored. I was in awe. I couldn't believe I got terminated over it," said one worker.

The company said it just had a safety meeting with the workers and talked specifically about crossing at the crosswalk.

"The workers were well aware of the need to follow the rules and procedures. Some, of reasons unknown, decided to take their lives in their own hands,? said company spokeswoman Chris Fox.

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But Tuesday, Fox said the workers? union and the company reached a resolution and the workers would be returning to work after a three-day suspension -- starting back to work Wednesday.

"The matter was resolved amicably and in the best interest of the project while making a strong statement about our commitment to safety," Fox said in a statement about the agreement.

Fox said workers who rack up a second offense will be terminated.