Scaffolding collapse injuries: Engineers avoid prosecution
WorkSafe agrees to remedial actions after Panmure Bridge scaffolding collapse last year.
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Scaffolding company fined $180,000 after workplace safety offences
Dong Xing Group Ltd was sentenced in the North Shore District Court today.
Family say timber yard death 'brought us together'
A woman who died at a Kawerau timber yard is remembered for her friends and huge smile.
'We're shattered': Young mum struck, killed by log at port
The Gisborne woman leaves behind a partner and two young children.
Gisborne port worker killed by log a mother of two
Female worker believed to be a mother of two.
Gisborne port worker killed by falling log
The death will be referred to the Coroner and WorkSafe has been notified.
Tractor tragedy: Over $50,000 raised for family
The Givealittle page has already raised $51,509 since it was set up on Wednesday.
Tractor tragedy: Givealittle page for grieving Tomlinson family
The Givealittle page for Scott Tomlinson has so far raised $38,000
Amputation costs firm $332,000
Inexperienced worker lost his hand when he put it inside machine at meat plant.
Northland company faces fine after worker seriously hurt
Carter Holt Harvey in court after worker suffers multiple fractures at Ruakaka plant.
Farmers urged to review safety processes after tragic death of child
Farmers advised to take all practical steps to ensure safety around effluent ponds.
Man hospitalised following workplace incident in Auckland central
The incident happened at a construction site on Victoria St West.
Ports of Auckland worker's organs saved six lives
Laboom Dyer's organs helped save the lives of six people after his death.
Ports of Auckland worker in straddle truck incident dies
The straddle truck tipped over at Fergusson Container Terminal, trapping the man.
Port container terminal closed after worker critically hurt
Worker has been critically hurt after straddle truck tipped over on Auckland's waterfront.
Man dies in Auckland industrial accident
A man has died after a workplace accident in Ellerslie, Auckland.
Companies contest fines for failing to comply with workplace safety
Three cases referred to the High Court after appellants contested "excessive" fines.
Pike River: The prepared press release no one wants to see
An "example" has been prepared as part of the crisis-management plan.
Random 'contraband' searches for underground Pike River workers
"History has shown that self-searching is not enough. This is standard practice."
Man's leg caught in glass-cutting machine during repair
A Woods Glass worker had their leg crushed by a piece of glass cutting machinery.
Man critically injured in Massey construction site accident
A man was trapped and critically injured in an accident involving a machine.
Man dies following forestry accident near Nelson
A man has died following a forestry accident in Nelson today.
Coroner: 'Bungee cord gate led to farm death'
The Coroner suggested that changes around regulations of bungee gates be looked into.
Worker shot in head with nail gun
A man working at a New Plymouth school was shot in the head with a nail gun.
Mystery of noxious fumes still puzzles
Tests continuing to identify substance that made Qantas staff ill.
Dead tractor driver worked 200 hours in two weeks before crash
A farm worker who died in a crash was suffering fatigue after working almost 200 hours.
Mining company fined after worker's death
Mining company fined following underground death of worker.
Man moderately injured after electric shock
The incident happened at Auckland's Sylvia Park shopping centre.
That's my boy Les, more than a statistic
Leslie Laing, 28, died after a work accident in September. This is his dad's tale.
Construction roller rolls down Queenstown bank
A construction roller has gone over the side of a bank in Queenstown.
Investigation launched after port workers poisoned
Three people have been treated for carbon monoxide poisoning.
Person seriously injured after digger rolls
The incident happened at a residential property in New Lynn, Auckland.
Workers detail breathing difficulties during ammonia leak
Details of the ammonia leak have emerged after an Official Information Act request.
Kiwi killed in horrific UK workplace accident
The 45-year-old man worked at the factory that supplied adhesive-based products.