A worker was seriously injured after his hand was trapped in a Hydraulic press at a mini factory in the Waterfall area this afternoon. Exact detail to the cause of this accident is still speculative and remains a matter for investigation.
Netcare 911 paramedics and their rescue unit arrived at the scene and found the man’s hand to be trapped in the machine. The rescue officer worked tirelessly to free the man while paramedics stabilised him. After they treated the wounded man at the scene, they transported him to a local hospital for the care that he required.