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Factory Worker Entangled In Conveyor Belt Rollers, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center
Factory Worker Entangled In Conveyor Belt Rollers, Kentucky Injury Prevention And Research Center
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An 18-year-old male chop saw operator (the victim) died when his right arm became caught in the roller mechanism underneath a conveyor belt. He was pulled into the roller mechanism and suffered compressional asphyxia and blunt force injuries. The victim had left his usual work station for a break. When he did not return on time, his supervisor began to search for him. He saw the victim's legs hanging from the conveyor belt and immediately ran to him and shut off the power to the conveyor belt, radioing a guard to call for emergency medical services (EMS). He and another …