Restaurant Worker Suffers Minor Arm Injury in Forklift Malfunction
A 46-year-old Andorran worker at a Pas de la Casa restaurant trapped his arm in a faulty forklift late Wednesday, sustaining minor injuries treated.
Key Points
- 46-year-old trapped arm in malfunctioning forklift at 10pm in Pas de la Casa restaurant.
- Firefighters, police, and labour inspector attended; worker transferred to Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Hospital.
- Injuries confirmed minor after checks; discharged within hours.
- Cause of malfunction under assessment, no further details provided.
A 46-year-old worker at a restaurant in Pas de la Casa sustained minor arm injuries after becoming trapped by a malfunctioning forklift on Wednesday night.
The incident occurred around 10pm at a restaurant on Plaça dels Vaquers. According to sources familiar with the event, the forklift stopped working, and while the man tried to restart it, his arm became caught in the mechanism just as it appeared to move again.
Emergency services responded promptly. Firefighters provided on-site medical attention with an ambulance, while police and a labour inspector also attended the scene to assess the situation. The worker, a resident of Andorra, was then transferred to Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Hospital's emergency department. His injuries were confirmed as minor, and he was discharged after a few hours.
Initial concerns suggested the injuries might have been more severe, but medical checks ruled that out. Authorities have not released further details on the cause of the forklift malfunction or any ongoing investigation.
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