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SANDSTON, Henrico County, Va., Oct. 29, 2026 — A man was injured on Wednesday, October 28, after his arm became caught between rollers on a printing press at a packaging facility in Sandston.
The machinery accident happened at the Dominion Packaging facility in the 5700 block of Audubon Drive. Firefighters responded and worked to free the man's arm from the press.
Crews successfully extricated him from the machine, and he was taken to an area hospital for treatment. The severity of his injuries has not been released.
It remains unclear what caused the man's arm to become trapped in the equipment. Workplace safety officials may examine the incident, though no investigation has been confirmed.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should someone do immediately after a workplace machinery accident?
Get the injured person medical attention right away, even if injuries seem minor at first. The area should be secured and the equipment shut down until it can be inspected, and the incident should be reported to a supervisor and documented as soon as possible.
Why are printing presses and similar machines so dangerous to work around?
Rollers, belts, and moving parts can catch clothing, hands, or arms in a split second, and the force involved can cause serious crushing or pinching injuries before a machine can be stopped.
Where do most workplace machinery injuries happen?
They tend to occur around moving parts that lack guards, or when workers are clearing jams or performing maintenance while equipment is still running or not fully powered down.
What to Do After a Machinery Accident in Sandston, VA
Anyone hurt in a workplace machinery accident should seek medical evaluation immediately, since injuries to hands and arms caught in equipment can involve nerve, tissue, or bone damage that isn't obvious right away. It's important to report the incident to an employer or supervisor as soon as possible and to obtain a copy of any incident report that is filed. Photos of the equipment and the scene, if safely possible, along with names of any witnesses, can help later. Workers in Sandston recovering from this kind of injury should also follow up with their doctor about any physical therapy or ongoing treatment needed for a full recovery.
