Young Man Injured After Pinching Fingers in Motorcycle Chain in Ponta Grossa

A motorcycle accident in Ponta Grossa mobilized teams of the Fire Department on Friday night (11), in the Neves neighborhood. A 23-year-old man was injured after pinning his fingers to the chain of the motorcycle while cleaning the vehicle at a residence located on Rua Rosa Gobor Solda, in the Golden Lagoon Garden region.

According to information obtained at the scene, the boy was alone at home and was cleaning the motorcycle when the accident occurred. During the procedure, he would have left the motorcycle on and engaged at first gear to facilitate wheel movement.

When cleaning the area near the chain and rear crown of the motorcycle, the sponge used was eventually pulled by the vehicle’s mechanism. As a result, the young man’s hand was struck and his fingers were stuck between the parts of the motorcycle.

The motorcycle hung up on its own after what happened, preventing the injury from having even more serious consequences. The boy was able to ask the neighbors for help, who went to the residence to provide the first services and triggered the Fire Department.

Teams from SAMU, SIATE and the rescue truck were moved to the address. A doctor also monitored the on-site care to assist in the assessment of the victim and in the removal procedure of the imprisoned member.

After the removal of the motorcycle fingers, the young man received care inside the SIATE ambulance. According to initial information, he suffered a crushing injury to the limb and was referred to the Unit of Pronto Atendimento (UPA) Uvaranas, in Ponta Grossa.

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