6 Dead in Colorado Dairy Accident: Suspected Gas Exposure Tragedy Highlights Safety Concerns
Authorities in Weld County, Colorado, are investigating the deaths of six Hispanic men at Prospect Valley Dairy as a possible consequence of gas exposure in a confined space. The bodies were recovered Wednesday, and autopsies are planned to determine the specific gases involved. Officials have stated that the incident appears accidental, with no indication of criminal activity, while the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigates. Dairy Farmers of America expressed condolences, calling it a “tragic accident” at a member farm.
John Q. Hosedrinker