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Worker's hand severed in 'unguarded' machine
A worker claims protective guards had been removed from a machine that severed his hand. He was carrying out repairs at a waste and recycling plant in the North of England when his hand became trapped in a roller.
Figures from the Health and Safety Executive reveal that the waste sector has a poor safety record and classifies the industry as "high risk".
The waste industry says it is working hard to improve safety.
This clip is originally from 5 live Investigates on Sunday 15 February 2015.
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