OSHA cited a farming company for a(n) _________ violation after a worker died from being entangled in mixing equipment used for cattle feed.An inspection found that the company did not have procedures to protect workers from moving machine parts and failed to supply locks to prevent the unexpected start-up of equipment.

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According to OSHA's definition, a serious violation exists when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard about which the employer knew or should have known. In this case, the company failed to provide adequate safety measures to prevent workers from being entangled in the machinery, which led to a fatal accident.

OSHA Cited a Farming Company for A(n) _________ Violation After