A worker who suffers cystic fibrosis has been awarded compensation for a lung transplant he needed as a result of a foot injury while at work, despite not telling his employer of his long term illness.
An injured worker who said he could only walk 100m even with a walking stick has had his lies uncovered by surveillance video.
Injured worker fined and convicted for exaggerating his injuries Read More »
The workplace accident is one of the most frequent circumstances that exist, in fact, according to the International Labor Organisation, almost 1 million accidents of this type occur every day, around the world.
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A highly qualified tradesman who suffered a gruesome injury on the worksite of a major new Cairns hotel has launched a massive $3.7 million claim.
Father of three sues over construction injury Read More »
The 48-year-old man, from Morphettville, was found unresponsive on the roof of the Aberfoyle Hub Shopping Centre, in Adelaide’s south, just before 10pm Friday.
Worker found dead in suspected electrocution Read More »
A Queensland construction company and its director have been fined after a worker injured his back falling through a garbage chute opening on a building site.
Company fined over garbage chute fall Read More »
A man has died in a workplace accident at an abattoir in WA’s south-west – the second workplace fatality at the site this year.
Man dies in second workplace accident at Cowaramup Meat Processors this year Read More »
Fivestar Demolition and Render Pty Ltd pleaded guilty in the Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court last Thursday to failing to provide or maintain a workplace that was safe and without risks to health and failing to ensure that people other than employees were not exposed to risks to health.
Company fined after unsafe demolition Read More »
A worker has been killed at an underground gold mine 345 kilometres east of Kalbarri after being struck by a mining vehicle.
Woman killed in underground gold mine Read More »
A construction worker has sustained “significant injuries” after a brick wall collapsed on top of him at a building site in Sydney’s east.
Wall collapse leaves construction worker with serious injuries Read More »
A man is fighting for life after suffering serious head and arm injuries in a workplace incident involving a forklift at the Port of Brisbane this afternoon.
Man critical after workplace accident Read More »
An electrician who injured his back helping to carry a 400-kilogram switchboard has been awarded almost $1.3 million for injuries he sustained while working for Canberra electrical provider ActewAGL.
Electrician wins $1.3 million in compensation Read More »
The Adelaide Crows are co-operating with SafeWork SA after the government body confirmed it was conducting a “comprehensive” investigation into the Crows’ controversial pre-season camp held before the start of the 2018 season.
SafeWork SA to investigate Adelaide Crows’ camp Read More »
In Walker v Greenmountain Food Processing Pty Ltd [2020] QSC 329, the Supreme Court of Queensland found in favour of an injured worker who climbed onto a roof to inspect a boiler failure, at nightfall after drinking alcohol. He was awarded over $960,000 and his damages were not reduced for contributory negligence.
Worker who falls through roof at night after drinking is not negligent Read More »
A man is in hospital with significant facial injuries after being hit in the face during a workplace accident in Sydney’s north-west.
Man critical after workplace accident Read More »
