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Runaway wheel

Runaway 2 tonne wheel falls off the back of a truck

Unsecured heavy vehicle parts slid off a trailer and rolled away. Authorities recently investigated how a 200 kilo drill head, and 2.7-tonne tyre and rim, unexpectedly exited a truck on the way to an...

Truck spotter

Employer sentenced after truck operator fatally struck

A heavy vehicle reversed into and killed a worker, resulting in severe penalties for the responsible company. Authorities recently examined how a contracted truck driver became fatally struck by a...

Coal mine excavator incident

Heavy machinery fatally strikes worker

A machine tragically hit and killed an employee. Authorities recently investigated how a worker became fatally struck by an excavator. WorkSafe is examining circumstances surrounding the incident...

Worksafe coal inspector

Employee prank backfires with work site explosion

One mischievous act violently shattered a work site. Authorities recently investigated why an employee thought it would be funny to blow up his workplace. In August 2022 subcontractor Vuksich and...

Mobile crane

Investigation underway into employee’s sudden death

Authorities are examining circumstances surrounding a work site fatality. Investigators want to know exactly how a Hiab truck became energised and killed the operator. First responders were called...

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