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Crane company fined $300,000 in fatal accident
On Friday March 25, RAR Cranes Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $300,000 after pleading guilty to a...
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Nursery fined $52,000 after worker entangled in machine
A worker was seriously injured by machinery at a nursery. After an investigation, it was revealed...
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$250,000 fine for fertiliser company after machinery fatality
A worker was crushed to death by machinery at a fertiliser factory in Narangba, QLD. After an...
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$275,000 fine for pipe manufacturer after worker crushed to death
In 2018, a worker of a pipe manufacturing company was crushed to death in a red radial press during...
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Employers urged to prioritise safety after workers struck by vehicles
In three separate incidents in Queensland, workers were struck by vehicles. WorkSafe QLD are...
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Plant Assessor welcomes app to anonymously report safety issues
Safety should always be the first concern for any workplace – especially those that involve...
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WorkSafe charges transport company after two truck crashes
A transport company has been charged after an investigation revealed that unsafe work practices led...
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Fatal chainsaw incident reminder to ensure safe operation
After losing control of a chainsaw while trimming tree branches, a 49 year old man suffered serious...
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Company fined $41,500 after tank container fire
Two workers have narrowly avoided catastrophic injuries, after the fuel tank they were working in...
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Recycling company fined $70k after worker's hand amputated
In another preventable incident, a recycling company was fined $70,000 after a worker’s hand was...
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Safety alert for Vehicle Loading Cranes after incident
In another stark reminder to ensure robust risk assessments and inspections are regularly conducted...
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Construction company fined $50,000 after worker crushed
In a tragic incident, a man was crushed to death while working on a truck as it was being loaded...