Wirerope employee injured when arm gets trapped in piece of machinery | News, Sports, Jobs - Williamsport Sun-Gazette


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Accident Summary

A Wirerope Works Inc. employee suffered injuries to their right hand and arm after becoming entangled in a piece of machinery at the company's Maynard Street facility in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. on Monday.

Rescue Efforts

City firefighters responded to the scene and worked for approximately 30 minutes to free the employee's arm from the machinery.

Medical Treatment

The injured employee, whose name was not publicly released, was transported by ambulance to UPMC Williamsport for medical treatment.

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An employee at Wirerope Works Inc., 100 Maynard St., was recovering from injuries he suffered Monday morning when his right hand and arm became entangled in a piece of machinery, according to city firefighters.

Dispatched to the plant about 9 a.m., firefighters worked for nearly 30 minutes to free the employee’s arm.

The employee, whose name was not released, was taken by ambulance to UPMC Williamsport to get medical treatment.

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