Woman critical after falling from The Hangover ride
A 25-year-old woman who fell from a carnival ride in Far North Queensland late on Saturday is in a critical but stable condition in hospital.
Injury
Farmer has arm torn off and drives himself to get help
A “one-in-million” farming accident last week resulted in the arm of an experienced worker being completely severed after it was caught in a hay baler.
Spike in the number of incidents on NSW worksites
Balcony falls, collapsed walls and cranes dangling off the side of high-rise skyscrapers are among a spike in horrific workplace incidents across NSW. These are the businesses which were responsible for some of the worst cases.
Company fined after chainsaw injury
A man at a Laverton North steel mill was rushed to hospital following a gory workplace accident. But the man’s employer told a court it wasn’t ultimately its fault the man was hurt.
Musician loses two fingers at work – on the same day his new guitar is delivered
A man has revealed how he lost two fingers in a workplace injury on the same day his brand new guitar was delivered to his home.
Man cuts off his hand in workplace incident
A man has been raced to hospital after severing his hand at a Baiada chicken factory this morning.
One Nation candidate sues mine owner and labour hire firm
Former miner Wade Rothery has launched a $1.6 million lawsuit against his former employers, claiming their negligence left him with a severed thumb and permanent disabilities as a result of two workplace incidents.
Eaglehawk explosion leaves man with severe burns
A GoFundMe fundraising page has been established to help the family of Bendigo burns victim Scott O’Keefe.
Man in serious condition after being burnt
A spokeswoman for NSW Ambulance told 9News the man, believed to be aged in his 60s, is being treated at hospital for burns to his chest, back, torso, neck and arms.
Business fined after worker suffers hand injury
A manufacturing company has been fined $165,000 after a worker’s hand was partially severed when it was caught in a press.
Handyman’s warning after finger torn off in freak accident
A handyman is issuing a warning to all tradespeople to avoid wearing jewellery on the job, after his finger was torn off at work.
Cane farmer critical after freak accident
A well-known Hinchinbrook cane farmer who suffered critical head injuries in what has been described as a “freak” workplace accident is in a critical condition.
Teen injured in horror grinder accident at Qld workplace
A teenager is in a serious but stable condition after being sliced by a grinder in a horror workplace accident in Brisbane.
Cafe pleads guilty after worker is burnt
The former management and director of the Royal Copenhagen cafe at Brighton SA have pleaded guilty to work safety breaches after a worker was severely burned in 2018.
Townsville workplace accident
A Townsville resident has been rushed to emergency in a serious condition after a fuel ignited and caused them significant burns at their workplace.
