WorkSafe has charged a Gippsland industrial component manufacturer and its sole director after an apprentice was seriously injured in October 2021.
Company and director charged after serious head injury Read More »
A company has been fined after a brickie was crushed under a collapsing staircase in 2019, causing serious injuries.
Bricklaying company fined $600k over crushed worker Read More »
A gas cylinder supplier has been fined a total of $550,000 after a worker was left permanently disabled in a ute explosion in December 2017.
New fines after Bayswater gas explosion Read More »
A roofing business and one of its supervisors have been fined a collective $55,000 after a worker was seriously injured falling through a roof onto a concrete floor.
Business, supervisor fined $55K after worker’s 7m rooftop fall Read More »
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.
Grave digger knocked into grave Read More »
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 »
