107895 - PRESTON DAIRY - FARM ASSN

Employee collapses and dies while supporting aircraft

At 11:44 p.m. on August 1, 2024, an employee collapsed while supporting an aircraft spraying fungicide. The weather at the time was 72 degrees Fahrenheit. The employee worked for a company providing agricultural support to farms in Minnesota. Fellow contractors attempted to revive the employee, and 911 was called immediately. Despite efforts, the employee was pronounced dead at the scene. During the investigation, no work-related conditions were found to have contributed to the cause of death.