Teen Seriously Injured Under Sweeper Bar Windsor Locks Bowling Alley

A 16-year-old employee at Spare Time bowling alley in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, was seriously injured after being pinned under a sweeping bar while attempting to clear a bowling lane. The weight and pressure of the bar restricted the teenager's breathing, causing a loss of consciousness before other employees were able to manually lift the bar and free them. Emergency responders found the teen unresponsive with only a faint pulse and shallow breathing and transported them to Hartford Hospital, where they were intubated. Police and hospital reports indicate the teenager is recovering following medical treatment. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been notified and is conducting an investigation into the incident. Details about the exact equipment involved remain unclear, but authorities continue to gather information.