Plastic granulator finger amputation leads to charges
A plastics manufacturer has been charged after a worker’s finger was amputated while attempting to clear a jam from an industrial plastic granulator.
The incident occurred in October last year — the 48-year-old worker’s right index finger making contact with the machine and being severed.
The company faces two charges under section 21(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for failing to provide or maintain a safe working environment.
By failing to provide or maintain plant that was safe and without risks to health, it is alleged the company breached section 21(2)(a) of the OHS Act.
WorkSafe Victoria also alleges that by failing to identify hazards associated with the installation, commissioning and use of plant at the workplace, the company breached regulation 97 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
The matter is listed for a committal mention at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 6 January 2026.
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