A worker at a Pasadena Salvation Army facility suffered major injuries to his arm Wednesday after getting the limb caught in a conveyor belt.

The workplace mishap was reported about 11:45 a.m. at the Salvation Army, 35 Waverly Drive.

Eleven firefighters and paramedics arrived at the scene within about three minutes and set to work with specialized equipment to free the worker’s arm. It took at least a half an hour dismantle the machine.

Rescuers rendered medical care and provided the man pain medication as they worked. He was described as being in his 30s.

The victim suffered major trauma to his arm and was taken to an area hospital.

It was not clear if the arm would need to be amputated.

The conveyor belt the man became caught in is used to sort donated clothing in a Salvation Army warehouse.

Representatives of the facility could not be reached for comment Wednesday afternoon.

It was not immediately clear how the accident occurred.

The California Department of Industrial Relations Division of Occupational Safety and Health will conduct an investigation.

Liability for  Machinery Accident in Pasadena

Based on the information provided by news reports, it is not immediately clear whether the cause of this accident was due to a malfunction in the equipment. However, if investigators come to a conclusion there was a machinery malfunction, the employer in which the victim is under the supervision could be held accountable for his serious injuries, as they are obligated and responsible for providing safe and functioning equipment.

Therefore, in a fatal accident like this one, it would be well-advised for the family of the victim to speak to an experienced attorney who is knowledgeable in machinery accidents can help family members understand their legal rights, ensure those rights are protected in a personal injuty claim, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for their tragic loss.