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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1749375.015 - Ag Tech Llc.
Inspection Information - Office: Englewood Area Office
Site Address:
Ag Tech Llc.
7727 U.S. 160
Alamosa, CO 81101
Mailing Address:
7727 U.S. 160, Alamosa, CO 81101
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 423820/Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/16/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/07/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2163239 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $33,876 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,876 |
| Current Penalty | $22,584 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,584 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 11/01/2024 | 12/03/2024 | $11,292 | $11,292 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 11/01/2024 | 12/03/2024 | $11,292 | $11,292 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 D03 | 11/01/2024 | 12/03/2024 | $0 | $11,292 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 9:30 a.m. on May 15, 2024, Employee #1 was performing maintenance on a baler machine, lubricating its gears before the equipment was scheduled for delivery to a customer. During the procedure, the machine's stuffer arm unexpectedly activated, striking the employee in the head and causing fatal blunt force trauma.
Keywords: Automatic Machine, Baler, Blunt force trauma, Gear, Head, Lockout/Tagout, Maintenance, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1749375.015 | 45 | M | Fatality | Farm equipment mechanics |