A snow blower injury during this weekend's snowstorm in suburban McHenry County prompted firefighters to remind residents about snow blower safety.

According to the Marengo Fire and Rescue District, at approximately 2:01 p.m. on Saturday, crews were called to the 600 block of West Prairie Street in Marengo for a snow blower-related injury. Emergency personnel responded to the scene and located a man who suffered deep lacerations to multiple fingers after attempting to clear a clog in the machine, officials said.

Paramedics transported the man to a Rockford-area hospital for treatment.

Following the incident, fire officials warned that heavy, wet snow can clog equipment quickly - and trying to reach inside a chute can lead to serious injuries even if the machine is turned off. Before pla

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