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.
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Injury
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
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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.
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$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.
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$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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Worker ordered to repay more than $17,000 in worker’s compensation
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.
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Man in critical condition after workplace explosion
A neighbour has recounted the harrowing moments following an explosion at a north Queensland workplace that left a young man with significant facial injuries.
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8 of the most common injuries at work
If you’ve been injured at work, you’re not alone. Every year, millions of people are injured on the job. Some of these injuries are minor, while others can be quite serious. If you’ve been hurt at work, it’s important to seek medical attention and to find out if you have a case.
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Blast leaves worker in serious condition
Authorities are investigating what caused a tank used for scuba diving to explode as a worker filled it at a Drumcondra learn-to-dive business.
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St Albans grocery store fined after injury
As a Melbourne grocery worker screamed in pain with her hand stuck in a meat mincer, her manager told her to stop scaring customers.
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