Scrapyard worker trapped in machinery for hours before being rescued, MA officials say
A scrapyard worker was hospitalized with serious injuries after he was trapped in a piece of machinery for hours, fire officials in Massachusetts said.
The man was found in a piece of heavy equipment used to recycle scrap metal at Scrap It Inc., a scrap metal recycling facility, according to the Everett Fire Department. Firefighters were notified of the incident in the afternoon on Thursday, Oct. 13.
It took firefighters and other first responders several hours to rescue the worker, the department said. The man was still alive when he was removed from the machine and was immediately transported to a local hospital.
Scrap It did not immediately respond to McClatchy News’ request for comment.
During the rescue, a member of Everett Fire Department was injured and transported to Massachusetts General Hospital, the department said. He is expected to make a full recovery.
Everett Fire Department says it was aided by first responders from Boston, Revere and Somerville, as well as the Everett Police Department, the Massachusetts State Police and Cataldo Ambulance Service. There were also medical professionals on site.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was also on site and will investigate the incident, the fire department said.
Everett is 6 miles north of Boston.
This story was originally published October 14, 2022 at 12:27 PM with the headline "Scrapyard worker trapped in machinery for hours before being rescued, MA officials say."
