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Worker crushed while operating knuckle boom picker

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in October, 2010. A 58-year old male worker was operating 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 October, 2010. A 58-year old male worker was operating a knuckle boom working between the picker truck and the outrigger on the truck. The knuckle boom released, trapping and crushing the operator’s head between the knuckle boom and the truck. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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