Juliana Francis
An employee, Mr Jeremiah Sulaiman, of New Hope Industry, a factory where animal feeds are produced, located at Logbara village via Owode, Ogun State, has lost an arm while cleaning an industrial machine.
The industrial accident was brought to the attention of the Owode Egba Police Station on 11th August 2023, by one Ms Ibidun Abiodun, who stated she is the Administrative manager at New Hope Industry.
The manager reportedly told the police that Sulaiman, an employee at the factory was in charge of handling and cleaning the industrial machine.
She explained that he got his forearm chopped off at about while performing his duties on the fateful day.
The Police spokesperson in the state, Omolola Odutola, while confirming the incident, said that the victim was rushed to Babcock University Teaching Hospital Ilishan by the Production manager and his immediate supervisor, where he has been stabilised and responding to treatment.
Odutola said: “Preliminary investigation has begun into the unfortunate incident. The Commissioner of Police has ordered that the executives and members of the victim’s family meet in his office as part of the investigation procedures.
“Hazards are inevitable in workplaces, but employees must take steps to ensure their personal safety, especially in situations involving automated machines. This will not be the first time such incidents have been reported.”
