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MDFR: Man hospitalized after hand caught in food processor, machine safely removed
By Jayme Berezdivin at WSVN 7 News
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
A man was taken to the hospital after his hand was trapped in a food processor in Southwest Miami -Dade. The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials said that a man’s hand was caught inside a machine used to grind peanuts into peanut butter. Crews quickly disassembled parts of the machine and were able to f
Key takeaway The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials said that a man’s hand was caught inside a machine used to grind peanuts into peanut butter.
Why this matters in The Miami
The incident in Southwest Miami-Dade is a stark reminder of the hazards that exist in local food processing and manufacturing facilities. Many of these facilities are located in industrial areas of Miami-Dade County, such as those found in the vicinity of the Miami River or along major highways. The fact that the man's hand was caught in a machine used to grind peanuts into peanut butter suggests that the accident may have occurred in a small-scale food production operation, possibly one that serves the local Latin American and Caribbean communities. As the area is home to a large number of small food manufacturers and processors, the risk of similar accidents occurring in the future is a concern. The swift response of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue in this case is commendable, and their ability to safely remove the machine and free the man's hand likely prevented more severe injury.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
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What is this story about? A man was taken to the hospital after his hand was trapped in a food processor in Southwest Miami-Dade. The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials said that a man’s hand was caught inside a machine used to grind peanuts into peanut butter. Crews quickly disassembled parts of the machine and were able to f
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