WorkSafe WA investigates worker death
WorkSafe WA is investigating the work-related death of a worker at a North Coogee salt refinery. The worker was reportedly working with a conveyor belt when he was caught in the belt. WorkSafe investigators examine the circumstances of incidents, to ensure compliance and to prevent future incidents of a similar nature.
WorkSafe Commissioner Darren Kavanagh said any work-related death was a tragedy, and he extended his condolences to the man’s family.
$157,500 fine follows olive farm owner's fatal crush in the jaws of a harvesting machine
The farm's owner sustained the fatal injuries when the machine was inadvertently activated, a...
Toll Transport fined $807,500 over crowbar and conveyor machine serious injuries
The crowbar was being used by the worker to dislodge a pallet that was stuck on a conveyor...
Heavy plant component uncontrolled movement lands $810K fine
The incident occurred when a heavy plant component known as a Roman Shield moved, struck and...
