Cleaning man pulled into sausage-making machine
May 25, 2010 by Fred HosierPosted in: Bizarre Accident of the Week, In this week's e-newsletter, Investigations, Latest News & Views, OSHA news
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An unidentified man was drawn into a sausage-making machine in Danvers, MA. Somehow, even though his head and shoulders were pulled in, he escaped injury.
The man was part of a cleaning crew at DiLuigi Sausage Co. He was cleaning inside a vacuum-type cylinder that draws marinade into the meat, according to police.
The machine was activated while the man was still cleaning inside it. He was taken to a hospital, but showed no signs of serious injuries.
OSHA is investigating.
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