Grave digger knocked into grave
A man was taken to hospital after he was hit by operating machinery and knocked into a grave at Tatura Cemetery on Monday, January 30.
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More than 120 employers fined for safety breaches in 2022
Fourteen of those companies were hit with six-figure penalties for breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act, with the total of all fines imposed by the courts $5,588,750.
Teen apprentice dealt devastating blow after workplace accident
A young apprentice fears his career will suffer after an accident with a table saw left his finger hanging on by a thread just a few weeks into the job.
Investigation launched into Toowoomba workplace incident after man rushed to hospital
Workplace Health and Safety are looking into an incident which resulted in a man being rushed to hospital. Here’s what allegedly happened.
Company fined after nail penetrates teen’s skull
A carpentry company in Langwarrin has been convicted and fined $130,000 after a 16-year-old apprentice was injured twice in one day at a Glen Waverly construction site.
Lifting plate breaks worker’s leg
The NSW Resources Regulator has launched an investigation after a worker suffered a broken leg when he was hit by a lifting plate attached to an overhead crane.
More than 150 limbs or digits lost in workplace incidents
WorkSafe is urging employers to ensure all machinery is properly guarded and operated safely to avoid the risk of life-changing amputation injuries
Worker awarded almost $200k for tripping on block of Lego
A Queensland childcare worker who tripped on a Lego block and injured her ankle has been awarded almost $200,000.
$130,000 fine after nail penetrates teen’s skull
A carpentry company in Langwarrin has been convicted and fined $130,000 after a 16-year-old apprentice was injured twice in one day at a Glen Waverly construction site.
$130,000 fine over horror carpentry injury
A Melbourne carpentry business has been fined $130,000 after an apprentice suffered a horrific head injury at work.
Perth company fined after worker has 7 fingers amputated
Authorities have warned West Australian employers to immediately report workplace incidents after a young labourer had to have seven fingers amputated.
Chemical leak as Riverview workplace evacuated
Thousands of JBS Dinmore workers have been evacuated after a major ammonia leak in the cold room at the slaughterhouse and processing plant.
Teachers’ shock assault horror revealed
Teachers are being abused by parents and students at an alarming rate and are more likely to be assaulted than the average worker.
Makmur Enterprises Pty Ltd: Golden Wok producer fined after worker injured
A Melbourne dim sim producer, whose products can be found in most supermarkets, has copped a massive fine after “fragrantly ignoring” safety measures.
Worker suffers serious burns in lithium explosion
A man has been flown to hospital with serious burn injuries after an explosion at a battery manufacturer in Wollongong.
