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Worker killed in elevating work platform rollover
In a recent incident, a worker suffered fatal head injuries when a scissor lift type elevated work platform (EWP) fell over. Early investigations found the EWPs platform jammed in an extended position. The EWP was at a height of approximately 8 to 9 metres and was undergoing retrieval maintenance by a technician, when for reasons yet to be identified the EWP has unexpectedly become unstable and tipped. As a result, the operator who was on the platform when the EWP tipped sustained fatal injuries.
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Mechanic crushed under prime mover
In a recent incident, a mechanic suffered serious injuries after being crushed by the wheel of a prime mover. Early investigations indicate the mechanic had climbed underneath the broken down truck to prepare it for towing. It appears while he was underneath the truck, it unexpectedly moved forward, resulting in one of the prime mover’s wheels crushing him.
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Worker seriously injured after being struck by forklift
In a recent incident, a worker suffered serious injuries after being struck by a forklift carrying a pallet of stock inside a warehouse. Initial enquiries indicate the worker was walking through a section of the warehouse when, for reasons yet to be established, the person was struck by the moving forklift. Investigations are continuing.
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Worker seriously injured in fall from balcony
A worker suffered serious injuries after falling from a second floor balcony to the ground at a construction site. An edge protection system was installed. Early investigations indicate there may have been an issue with the system when the worker was disposing of building waste from the balcony area.
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Workers sustain serious injuries from two separate conveyor incidents
In 2024 an incident occurred where a worker was using a shovel to clear out a build-up of dirt from around the bottom idler roller of the main conveyor. The worker placed the shovel inside the conveyor where it has grabbed and drawn his arm into the opening of the unguarded conveyor causing his arm to be amputated. In a separate incident, a worker assisting to recommission a plastics extruder machine had his right arm caught in a system of rollers. The worker sustained serious fracture injuries to his arm.
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Fatal fall from boat in marina yard
In August 2023, a man died when he fell while working on a boat on a hardstand area at a marina. Early investigations indicate he fell to the ground after falling from a ladder at the rear of the boat.In October 2023, a worker suffered serious leg and foot injuries after being struck by a gantry crane wheel. Initial enquiries indicate he was using a jackhammer close to the crane’s rail system when the crane began operating and one of its wheels struck him.
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Worker’s foot injured in auger incident
In October 2023, a worker sustained significant injuries to his foot when it became trapped in an auger. Initial enquiries found that the worker was clearing a blockage in a blasting cabinet return system (consisting of conveyors and an auger) when his foot came into contact with the auger.