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Investigation report : worker struck by winch cable

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in January, 2014. A worker was standing on a flat deck, guiding a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in January, 2014. A worker was standing on a flat deck, guiding a winch line. The load slipped, causing the winch line to move and strike the worker. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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