Spain worker suffers “catastrophic” hand injuries after becoming trapped in machinery

A 51-year-old worker in Pinto, south of Madrid, suffered catastrophic hand injuries when he became trapped in machinery at an industrial warehouse on Friday, October 2. The incident occurred around 12:30 pm at a warehouse on Calle Carpinteros, where the worker was working on a circular cutting machine. Emergency services, including firefighters from the Community of Madrid and SUMMA 112, responded to the scene and worked together to free the man from the machinery.

The rescue operation required a coordinated effort, involving several emergency services. Once freed, the worker was assessed by medical teams from SUMMA 112 and found to have catastrophic injuries to his hands. He was then transported to Madrid's Hospital La Paz for further treatment. The Guardia Civil has launched an investigation into the incident to determine how the worker became trapped and whether safety procedures or workplace conditions played a role. The full extent of the worker's condition was not publicly disclosed at the time of the report.