Critical Trauma Surgery Saves 19-Year-Old Trapped in Rotating RCC Concrete Mixer Machine

An ordinary Sunday morning for 19-year-old Sumit, a factory labourer in Faridabad, turned tragic when he entered an RCC mixer to wash it from the inside, unaware that another worker outside would unknowingly switch the machine on. Trapped inside the large rotating concrete mixer, Sumit was left with catastrophic injuries and some severe wounds.

He was rushed to Sarvodaya Hospital, Sector 8, Faridabad, in an extremely unstable condition. By the time he arrived, he was unconscious, in complete shock, and his blood pressure was not even recordable. An urgent CT scan revealed nearly two litres of blood collected inside his abdomen, indicating massive internal bleeding. His intestines had burst, his abdominal muscles were torn, and his life was hanging by a thread.

Understanding the severity of the situation, Dr. Arjun Goel, Senior Consultant & Head – General & Minimally Invasive Surgery and his surgical team immediately prepared for emergency surgery. Inside the operating theatre, the extent of the damage became even clearer.

Nearly 2.5 litres of blood had accumulated in his abdominal cavity. Sections of his intestines were severely ruptured and had to be surgically removed before being carefully rejoined. Multiple bleeding blood vessels were identified and tied off. The muscles of his abdomen were badly damaged and required meticulous repair. It was a highly complex and delicate procedure, performed under immense time pressure, as every passing minute increased the risk to his life.

After the surgery, Sumit was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit for close monitoring. With aggressive resuscitation, blood transfusions, infection control, and constant critical care support, his condition gradually began to stabilise.

Despite the severity of his injuries and the massive blood loss, he responded well to treatment. Within five days, he had recovered sufficiently to be discharged home.

Sumit’s survival stands as a powerful reminder of how timely emergency response, surgical expertise, and coordinated critical care can turn even the most life-threatening situations into stories of hope and recovery.