Worker’s hand caught in machine

A MAN is in a stable condition in hospital after having to be cut free from machinery by fire-fighters.

The 38-year-old suffered a potentially fatal injury after his hand became caught in in a conveyor belt at Carpenter Ltd in Bee Mill, Shaw Road, Royton at 12.50pm yesterday.

Three fire engines from Oldham attended and spent 40 minutes rescuing the man from the machine.

Fire service trauma technicians and paramedics worked together to ease his pain and he was given oxygen. An on-site fork lift truck was also used in the operation.

The man was taken to Withington Hospital where he is believed to be in a stable condition. The Health and Safety Executive have been informed and are expected to investigate.

Carpenter Ltd are one of the world’s largest foam producers. It is involved in an award-winning zero waste mattress project, which involves collecting old prison mattresses before granulating and recycling them to produce luxury carpet underlay that is sold all over the UK and mainland Europe.

The American-owned company also produces polyester fibre, widely used as deep loft insulation and in the upholstery and bedding industries, from recycled plastic bottles, which greatly reduces the amount sent to landfill.