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Family’s emotional plea after electrocution death

“Larger than life” Guy Clark died after being electrocuted in a horrific workplace accident. His family have now appealed...

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21st Oct. 2020 8:10 AM

Guy Clark will have his award winning Angus Gourmet Steak Sandwiches at this years Agfest.

Sparky fined $30K after worker hit with 10,000 volts

THE injured worker spent six weeks in hospital with serious electrical burns sustained at a Gatton worksite.

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14th May 2020 5:05 AM

Jacob John Mohr, trading as SOLTEC Electrical and Airconditioning, has been fined $30,000 for unsafe electrical practices after a recent hearing in the Brisbane Magistrates Court.

Five injured in horror scaffolding collapse

A massive scaffold has collapsed at a building site this afternoon. Five people have been taken to hospital and WorkSafe is...

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03rd Feb. 2020 2:02 PM

A massive scaffold has collapsed at a building site this afternoon. Five people have been taken to hospital and WorkSafe is now investigating.

Man crushed to death by falling truck panels

A 56-year-old man has tragically died after being crushed while unloading a container at a Carrum Downs truck-body...

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22nd Jan. 2020 7:01 PM

A 56-year-old man has tragically died after being crushed while unloading a container at a Carrum Downs truck-body manufacturer.

International company fined $200k after worker dies on shift

A Wacol dry ice and gas company was fined $200,000 after admitting fault in the death of a 60-year-old worker.

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25th Nov. 2019 11:11 AM

Supplied Editorial A worker is seen at the Air Liquide factory in Moissy Cramayel, France, on Thursday, Feb. 22, 200

Company charged over death of apprentice electrician

Mr Suratin was electrocuted when he touched a live wire and was unable to be revived.

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15th Nov. 2019 8:11 AM

Derick Suratin died after he was electrocuted while working at the Tennant Creek Fire Station. Picture: Facebook

Female jockey who died in 'freak accident' named

A 22-year-old rider is dead after falling from a horse at Cranbourne racecourse in Melbourne early this morning.

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30th Aug. 2019 4:08 PM

The incident has sent shockwaves through the racing community. Picture: Mikaela Claridge/FacebookSource:Facebook

Man fined for setting apprentice on fire

An Adelaide construction worker has been slapped with a $21,000 fine after pouring flammable liquid on an apprentice and...

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28th Aug. 2019 7:08 PM

An Adelaide construction worker has been fined $21,000 for setting an apprentice on fire. Picture: Brenton Edwards

Govt says TAFE building safe when teacher forced to quit

Minister says TAFE building safe a year before it had to be closed, fumigated and renovated

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01st June 2019 5:06 AM

NAMBOUR TAFE's 'D' block teaching unit which was sealed and decontaminated because of mould this month was, according to Training and Skills Minister Shannon Fentiman, free of the fungi when teacher Lorrie Hicks quit with respiratory illness less than 12 months ago after years of complaint about the mould and damp in the building.

Worker killed in horror crane accident

A man has died and another is fighting for life after a crane accidentally dropped 1.5 tonnes of concrete in...

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06th Sept. 2018 3:09 PM

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