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Cedar Head LLC faces $41,303 in penalties following the tragic incident.

The death of a worker who suffocated in a Georgia grain silo could have been prevented had the employer not violated safety regulations, federal officials

COLQUITT, Ga. (AP) -- The death of a worker who suffocated in a Georgia grain silo could have been prevented had their employer not violated safety

Cedar Head LLC cited for nine serious safety violations

The 59-year-old worker was trying to unclog a grain bin at the silo when the grain shifted and quickly engulfed them.

A federal investigation revealed the findings.

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OSHA cited the company for 9 violations for “exposing employees to engulfment hazards.”

Federal officials say the death of a worker who suffocated in a Georgia grain silo could have been prevented had their employer not violated safety regulations

Federal authorities have determined the death of a worker who suffocated in a grain silo in Georgia could have been prevented had their employer adhered to safety regulations.