US Politics | Trainee nurse, 24, crushed to death after falling into potato chipper machine when it mysteriously switched on in Brazil

A TRAINEE nurse was horrifically crushed to death after falling inside an industrial potato chipper at a factory in Brazil. Rafaela Alves dos Santos, 24, tragically tumbled inside the machine during her shift in the early hours of November 17. NewsflashRafaela Alves dos Santos, 24, was horrifically crushed to death by the industrial potato chipper '/ ' NewsflashThe machine at the Bem Brasil Alimentos factory mysteriously switched itself on '/ ' She is said to have been working at the Bem Brasil Alimentos plant in Perdizes when she fell onto the conveyor belt. The machine \- designed to carry potatoes to be chopped into chips \- mysteriously switched on automatically, despite it being turned off. The 24-year-old was chillingly flung to her death at speed after uncontrollably hurtling towards the engine mount. A traumatised co-worker watched on helplessly as Rafaela sustained devastating head injuries, before she was crushed to death by the industrial potato chipper. READ MORE WORLD NEWS FIRE TRAGEDY Horror moment blaze engulfs factory killing 38 as 250 firefighters tackle fire END GAME Ukraine boasts it could retake Crimea by Christmas & defeat Russia by Spring Other workers have been left baffled as to why the machine suddenly switched on and dragged the employee to her death. Rafaela, from Santa Luzia do Itanhy, had previously trained as a nurse technician before moving to Perdizes in May. Her devastated mother said she had relocated with her older sister and two cousins in search of a better life. Carla Cristina Dias Alves told local media: ...She was going after her future, she was going after her dreams, to work in her field and take care of me. Most read in The US Sun FIND HIM Cops pause landfill search for body of Quinton Simon who vanished 6 weeks ago GIVE UP THE GHOST Moment 'ghost patient' is greeted by hospital worker a day after DYING WHAT HAPPENED? Eerie details emerge after plane disappears with 239 people onboard ODD PAST Dark details emerge about America's most inbred family who live in eerie shack CHEAP DESSERTS Aldi is offering three tasty treats at great prices this week RISKY People tell me to wear a bra under my cheerleading uniform, I don't think I need it ...Rafaela was my darling. My other daughters were jealous because we had a very extraordinary connection. ...She was an affectionate, self-assured girl who loved to dress up, buy shoes, clothes, perfume. ...Every morning she texted me, ...Good morning, my love.' ...Today I didn't get her good morning.... The mum claimed she only learned of her daughter's tragic death via news reports rather than her employers. Rafaela had been hired to work at the Bem Brasil Alimentos factory by an external company. The firm has now launched an investigation into the aspiring nurse's horror death last Thursday. A spokesperson said: ...Bem Brasil regrets the death of an employee of a contracted third-party company, which provides services to Bem Brasil in the municipality of Perdizes/MG. Read More on The Sun OH WOW I'm covered in tattoos & inked my eyes, people are stunned at my before pics SANTA BABY I save SO much cash at Christmas through a sneaky trick - every mum should do it ...Following its policy of work safety, Bem Brasil has already started the process of investigating the cause together with the competent bodies.... Rafaela was laid to rest in her hometown on November 19. NewsflashThe 24-year-old's grief-stricken mother paid tribute to her ...darling' daughter '/ ' NewsflashAn investigation is now underway into Rafaela's tragic death '/ '

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