Nepalese worker dies after falling into meat-mincing machine

ALOR GAJAH: A 47-year-old Nepalese worker was killed after he fell into a meat-mincing machine.

The incident occurred at a meat processing factory at Masjid Tanah here at 8am on Monday (Dec 30).

Masjid Tanah Fire and Rescue Department personnel led by commander Mazlan Samah took 30 minutes to extricate the victim.

The victim sustained severe injuries on his lower body and died on the spot.

It is learnt that the victim was carrying out maintenance work when the machine suddenly started operating.

There were three other workers at the time of the incident.