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Xindian Factory Industrial Accident: Vietnamese Worker's Arm Caught in Mixer, Fractured

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An industrial accident occurred at a food factory in Xindian, New Taipei City, on Sunday evening, resulting in a Vietnamese worker sustaining a fractured right arm.
  • The worker, identified as 29-year-old Huang, had his arm caught in a flour mixer while operating the machine.
  • Emergency services responded, dismantled the mixer, and transported Huang to the hospital; he is reported to be in stable condition, and the incident is under investigation by labor authorities.

A serious industrial accident occurred at a food factory in Xindian District, New Taipei City, on Sunday evening, leaving a Vietnamese worker with a fractured arm.

The incident happened around 9 PM when 29-year-old Huang, an employee at the factory, was operating a flour mixer. His right arm became entangled in the machinery, causing a severe fracture.

Colleagues heard Huang's cries for help and immediately contacted emergency services. Firefighters and rescue personnel arrived promptly, successfully dismantling the mixer to free the trapped worker.

Huang was subsequently transported to Tzu Chi Hospital in Xindian for treatment. Authorities confirmed he was conscious upon rescue and is currently in stable condition. The Labor Inspection Office has been notified to investigate the precise cause of the accident.

Huang's entire right arm was caught in the mixer, resulting in a fracture. Police and fire departments rushed to the scene, dismantled the machine, and sent him to the hospital. Fortunately, there was no danger to his life.

— ReporterDescribing the immediate aftermath of the accident and the worker's condition.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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