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.
More than 120 employers fined for safety breaches in 2022 Read More »
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.
Teen apprentice dealt devastating blow after workplace accident Read More »
Workplace Health and Safety are looking into an incident which resulted in a man being rushed to hospital. Here’s what allegedly happened.
Investigation launched into Toowoomba workplace incident after man rushed to hospital Read More »
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.
Company fined after nail penetrates teen’s skull Read More »
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.
Lifting plate breaks worker’s leg Read More »
WorkSafe is urging employers to ensure all machinery is properly guarded and operated safely to avoid the risk of life-changing amputation injuries
More than 150 limbs or digits lost in workplace incidents Read More »
A Queensland childcare worker who tripped on a Lego block and injured her ankle has been awarded almost $200,000.
Worker awarded almost $200k for tripping on block of Lego Read More »
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 after nail penetrates teen’s skull Read More »
A Melbourne carpentry business has been fined $130,000 after an apprentice suffered a horrific head injury at work.
$130,000 fine over horror carpentry injury Read More »
Authorities have warned West Australian employers to immediately report workplace incidents after a young labourer had to have seven fingers amputated.
Perth company fined after worker has 7 fingers amputated Read More »
Thousands of JBS Dinmore workers have been evacuated after a major ammonia leak in the cold room at the slaughterhouse and processing plant.
Chemical leak as Riverview workplace evacuated Read More »
Teachers are being abused by parents and students at an alarming rate and are more likely to be assaulted than the average worker.
Teachers’ shock assault horror revealed Read More »
A Melbourne dim sim producer, whose products can be found in most supermarkets, has copped a massive fine after “fragrantly ignoring” safety measures.
Makmur Enterprises Pty Ltd: Golden Wok producer fined after worker injured Read More »
A man has been flown to hospital with serious burn injuries after an explosion at a battery manufacturer in Wollongong.
Worker suffers serious burns in lithium explosion Read More »
An Adelaide man has been ordered to repay more than $17,000 after falsely claiming he was too injured to work, while being employed as a farmhand.
Worker ordered to repay more than $17,000 in worker’s compensation Read More »
