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Worker Killed in Córdoba Agricultural Machine Accident, Investigation Underway

A 23-year-old tractor operator died instantly after being trapped in a feed-bagging machine; prosecutors are examining potential mechanical or procedural failures.

El accidente ocurrió en un campo cercano a la localidad de Tio Pujio, en la provincia de Córdoba.
Tragedia en Tío Pujio: murió atrapado por una maquina para embolsar alimentos
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Overview

  • The fatal accident occurred on Monday, April 28, in the rural area of Tío Pujio, Córdoba, involving a feed-bagging machine.
  • The victim, a 23-year-old worker, was performing tractor operations and feed-bagging tasks when he was trapped by the machine's pulleys.
  • Rural patrol officers and a police medic confirmed that the worker died instantly due to severe injuries.
  • The Ministerio Público Fiscal and Fiscalía de Villa María are investigating the causes of the accident, including possible equipment malfunctions or procedural lapses.
  • The incident adds to a series of recent workplace fatalities in Córdoba, raising concerns about agricultural safety standards and equipment maintenance.