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Worker Identified in Soybean Plant Death
North Dakota worker dies after medical emergency at soybean plant.
In brief
North Dakota worker dies after medical emergency at soybean plant. A 44-year-old worker died following a medical incident at a North Dakota soybean plant after life-saving efforts failed. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Worker identified
Authorities identified a 44-year-old worker who died following a medical incident at the North Dakota Soybean Processors facility west of Casselton.
Worker details
The victim is John Oltvedt from Moorhead, Minnesota, who died after life-saving efforts failed at the plant on Sept. 4.
Incident reported
Deputies and Ringdahl Ambulance Service were called to the plant on Sept. 4 for a workplace medical emergency.
Cause under investigation
The cause and circumstances of the incident remain under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office, which is working with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Family response
Oltvedt’s family expressed appreciation for thoughts and prayers during what they described as an extremely difficult time.
No further details
The Sheriff’s Office said no further information is being released about the incident.
The short version
A 44-year-old worker died following a medical incident at a North Dakota soybean plant after life-saving efforts failed.
