Inspection 347493751 OPENED MAY 16, 2024Closed
7727 U.s. 160, Alamosa, CO 81101 · Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 15, 2024 (fatal): Employee is killed due to machinery activation during mainte
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.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $11,292 | $11,292 | Nov 1, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $11,292 | $11,292 | Nov 1, 2024 | Final |