Teen worker’s hand trapped in meat grinder at Ipoh chicken factory
IPOH, Sept 27 — An Orang Asli man suffered injuries after his right hand became trapped in a meat grinder during a...
IPOH, on September 27th, witnessed a harrowing incident at a chicken processing factory in Bercham Light Industrial Area. A young Orang Asli man, aged 19, had his right hand tragically ensnared in a meat grinder while at work. The Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Assistant Director of Operations, Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad, informed that emergency services were dispatched to the scene following a distress call made at 4:41 pm.
Upon their arrival, the fire engine crew found the victim's hand still deeply embedded within the machinery, and the young man was still conscious. The operation commander promptly requested the assistance of the Ministry of Health (MOH) medical team at the location to sedate the victim, who was in severe pain due to the ordeal.
Despite the desperate efforts of the fire department, who employed specialized cutter-spreader equipment to sever the meat grinder near the blade mold section, the victim's hand could not be freed. This was due to the blade mold being constructed from stainless steel, a material that proved resistant to the tools used. The victim's condition continued to deteriorate as time passed.
Taking into consideration the dire situation and the MOH team's advice, the victim was swiftly transported to Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun for further medical intervention.
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