Morris County Crews Rescue Factory Worker, 19, With Arm Stuck In Conveyor Belt (Update)

Morris County rescue crews rushed to save a factory worker whose arm got stuck in a conveyor belt, authorities said.

Wharton Police
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05/25/2022 10:48 a.m.

Emergency crews responded to Customized Distribution Services in Wharton and found a 19-year-old worker with his hand caught under a factory conveyor belt just before 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, Wharton Police Lt. William Hamilton told DailyVoice.com.

The man was extricated and brought to safety in about 30 minutes, according to initial reports.

The man was taken to Saint Clare's in Dover for treatment of minor injuries, Lt. Hamilton said.

Assisting agencies include the Wharton and Picatinny Fire Departments.

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