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Calif. bakery worker rescued after arm is pinned in machine

Santa Rosa firefighters had to dismantle an overhead proofer to free the worker鈥檚 crushed arm

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By Colin Atagi
The Press Democrat

SANTA ROSA, Calif. 鈥 A Santa Rosa bakery employee was rushed to the hospital Wednesday after getting his arm trapped in a piece of equipment, a fire official said.

The rescue occurred at about 4:30 p.m. at Franco American Bakery, 202 W. Seventh Street, according to the Santa Rosa Fire Department.

The employee鈥檚 arm got stuck in the gears of an overhead proofer, which is used to boost yeast, officials said.

His arm was being crushed and firefighters had to dismantle the machine to free him.

鈥淗is arm is still intact,鈥 Division Chief Fire Marshal Paul Lowenthal said.


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The employee was taken to Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Fifteen firefighters responded to the scene and Lowenthal said investigating agencies, including the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, would be notified.

Details about what the worker was doing when his arm became trapped will be the subject of any forthcoming investigations, officials said.

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