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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
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:
| 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 | Citaton 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 |