Tragic H2S Gas Leak Claims Six Lives at Colorado Dairy Farm

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Tragic H2S Gas Leak Claims Six Lives at Colorado Dairy Farm
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Six workers, including a teenager, tragically died at a Colorado dairy farm likely due to exposure to hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a toxic gas produced by manure decomposition. Experts highlight the dangers of H2S, especially in confined spaces, emphasizing the need for safety precautions to prevent such incidents. The victims were working around piping that transferred the gas, which can quickly become lethal when inhaled in high concentrations.

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