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A worker received an electric shock at metals processing

Electric shock for worker during metals processing

The NSW Resources Regulator has reported an electric shock incident occurred during metals processing activities. According to the report, a worker received an electric shock from a metal ring...

worker injured at Open cut coal mine

Fitter receives severe injury at open-cut coal mine

The NSW Resources Regulator has reported an incident where a mine fitter received severe injuries at an open cut coal mine. According to the report, a maintenance fitter received a severe laceration...

mobile jaw crusher

Worker injured during mobile jaw crusher maintenance

The NSW Resources Regulator has released investigation information regarding a worker who has injured by failed components during mobile jaw crusher maintenance at Buckaroo Mine. At about 8:30am on...

Workers’ Compensation Scheme Developments in Australia and New Zealand

Summary of Workers’ Compensation Report now published

Safe Work Australia has published a snapshot of workers’ compensation scheme developments. This is the first edition of the Summary of Workers’ Compensation Scheme Developments in Australia and...

Rockfall injures jumbo operator

Rockfall injures jumbo operator

Queensland Mineral Mines & Quarries Inspectorate has published a rockfall incident that caused a jumbo operator suffered a serious injury (broken rib). According to the report, The jumbo operator...

Worker’s face injured by spreader bar

The NSW Resources Regulator has reported an incident where two workers got injured by a metal spreader bar at an open cut coal mine. According to the report, a worker was struck in the face by a...

Northern star resources fined after workers injured driving underground

Alcoa fined after worker falls to his death

Alcoa of Australia Ltd was fined $210,000 in the Perth Magistrates Court on 28th Jan 2020 and ordered to pay $75,000 in costs after a contractor fell to his death at the company’s Kwinana Alumina...

safety alert for mobile plant

Safety alert over mobile plant

Worksafe Queensland has issued a safety alert regarding a man sustained serious head injuries after falling from a water tank. In November 2020, a man sustained serious head injuries after falling...