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Worker falls from scaffold

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in September, 2007. A 49-year old male worker, employed as a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in September, 2007. A 49-year old male worker, employed as a black paper and wire installer, was working with another worker installing tube and clamp scaffolding to complete external work on a new house under construction. The worker was trying to climb on to a 3.2 metre tall level from a 2.3 metre tall section when he fell, struck a cross bar below and landed on the ground. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Workers crushed by collapse of tank roof support structure

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in April, 2007. A 33-year old male worker, and a 27-year old... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in April, 2007. A 33-year old male worker, and a 27-year old male worker, employed as an electrician and a scaffolder were putting the roof on a large oil storage tank when the roof came down on the workers. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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