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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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.
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.
Managing director fined after worker loses arm
The managing director of a recycling plant where a worker’s arm was torn off at the socket has been handed a $70,000 fine over the incident.
Log truck should not have been loaded, with workplace accident leading to judo champion’s death
A coroner has warned of the dangers of jacking fully-laden trucks after the tragic workplace-related death of a Tasmanian judo champion.
Historic jail sentence after work accident
Gympie businessman Jeffrey Owen has become the first person to be prosecuted, convicted and jailed under Queensland’s relatively new industrial manslaughter laws.
Darwin construction business faces massive fine after employee death
A major NT company and its sole director have been charged with industrial manslaughter after a workplace tragedy two years ago.
Barwon south west region workplace incident concern as state’s deadliest industries uncovered
A refinery worker who had a close call has made an urgent plea to employees to ensure employers are protecting their safety so they don’t risk becoming a fatality statistic.
Workers ‘very lucky’ after crane parts crush luxury Gold Coast tower Pearl Main Beach
Parts of a crane have caused damage to luxury Main Beach tower PEARL, being developed by Raptis Group.
Man dies of carbon monoxide poisoning while working in Toowoomba anime store
A 44-year-old man who was working in an anime store in Toowoomba’s CBD last night has died of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Backpackers suffer amputation, hand injuries on Qld farm
Two UK backpackers in their mid-20s received gruesome injuries including amputation while working at a Bundaberg farm owned by the world’s largest macadamia grower, a recent court report reveals.
WorkSafe investigates death of shearer
WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a shearer at Katrine, between Northam and Toodyay.
Harvesting Company Fined $150,000
A harvesting company has been fined $150,000 over an incident in which a worker’s leg was amputated after it was caught in a skidder.
Tradie dies after being crushed by garbage truck
A man has died after being crushed by a garbage truck during a workplace incident in Queensland.
Construction company fined $150,000 over death at University of Canberra Hospital worksite
Construction company Multiplex has been fined $150,000 over the death of a construction worker on one of its building sites five years ago.
