Man crushed to death at metal fabricator in Melbourne
A man has been crushed to death while operating machinery in a horror accident at a metal fabricator in Melbourne.
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NT company fined after apprentice dies from electrocution
An electrical company and its director have been fined $81,000 after “failures in the workplace” led to the death of fourth-year apprentice electrician, Derick Suratin.
Diesel fuel tank explosion claims life of worker
WorkSafe Victoria is investigating a diesel fuel tank explosion that led to the death of a 35-year-old man. The incident occurred at a part-time engine repair business at Fieldstone on 15 February 2021.
One dead in Bridgewater industrial incident
Agriculture company Hay Australia has halted all work at its Bridgewater plant until further notice.
Man in his 50s dead after horror crane accident at Rozelle
A man has been killed in a horrific workplace accident, after an object fell from a crane onto him.
Lightforce and Catcon fined $750,000 after Mark Fitzgerald was crushed at Bungala solar farm
Two companies have been fined more than $750,000 after a worker who was trying to clear an industrial pile driver was crushed to death at an SA solar farm.
Man killed by own truck
A 61-year-old man has died in a workplace accident in the Riverland after being struck by his own truck at a winery at Loxton this morning.
Farmer killed in tractor rollover
A well known Tablelands farming family is in mourning after a farmer was killed when his tractor rolled on him on a rural Peeramon property.
Tributes flow for man killed in a workplace accident
A father-of-two from the Upper Hunter has been remembered as a talented polo player and a “complete gentlemen” after a fatal workplace accident. He was a superior sportsman and a “true gentleman”.
Brady Marine & Civil fined for worker’s death
A construction company has been hit with a massive fine following the death of a worker. The tragic chain of events with led to the young dad’s death were revealed in court.
Companies under scrutiny over possible COVID breaches
Dozens of companies in Victoria are being probed and could face prosecution over potential COVID-19 safety breaches.
Worker found dead in suspected electrocution
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.
Man dies in second workplace accident at Cowaramup Meat Processors this year
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.
Woman killed in underground gold mine
A worker has been killed at an underground gold mine 345 kilometres east of Kalbarri after being struck by a mining vehicle.
Fifth food delivery rider death in just 2 months
Another food delivery rider death has prompted calls from the Transport Workers Union (TWU) for the federal government to intervene.
