On November 11, a shocking workplace accident occurred in Tuen Mun. A 25-year-old female worker was on duty at a food factory located at No. 14-22 Lung Long Street when she accidentally severed a section of her left finger using a biscuit slicer. Witnesses reported the scene was extremely bloody and alarming, and a colleague quickly called the police. Upon arrival, the police and ambulance staff immediately provided first aid and transported the injured worker to the Tung Shin Hospital for further treatment. The police initially ruled the incident to be an accident with no suspicious circumstances involved, categorizing it as "unintentional injury." At around 11:23 am on the same day, at a food manufacturing plant within the industrial complex on Lung Long Street, the 25-year-old female worker was operating a biscuit slicer during the production process. Apparently, a malfunction in the metal blade of the slicer caused the accident, resulting in the severing of a finger section from her left hand. Colleagues rushed to turn off the machine and notify the authorities upon hearing a horrified scream. Medical personnel promptly provided initial treatment and preserved the severed finger section for possible reattachment surgery. The police sealed the faulty machine and interviewed witnesses, including the plant manager, to gather details about the incident. The police have also reported the incident to the Labour Department for further investigation.
A 25-year-old female worker at a food factory in Tuen Mun suffered a severe injury after accidentally cutting off a section of her left finger with a biscuit slicer. Co-workers immediately contacted the police and emergency services, who provided first aid and transported her to Tung Shin Hospital. Initial investigations suggest the incident was accidental, classifying it as an "unintentional injury." The police are now working with the Labour Department to understand the sequence of events and assess workplace safety measures.
The incident at the food factory in Tuen Mun highlights the ongoing challenges in ensuring workplace safety, particularly in factories where heavy machinery is used. Similar accidents have been reported in the past, underscoring the need for better training and safety protocols to prevent such tragedies. The Labour Department and factory management are now under pressure to address potential safety issues and improve worker training programs.