Worker left with burns and PTSD after electric shock awarded $30,000
The lingering effects of electrocution have left the man unable to work.
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Pet food plant machinery claims four partial fingers from workers in three years
The company was fined in 2020 and is facing another fine after the WorkSafe prosecution.
Staff member seriously injured by truck on Bluebridge ferry at Wellington wharf
Multiple emergency services have raced to the unfolding incident.
Focus: Man seriously injured by truck on Bluebridge ferry
One person is in a serious condition following an incident on the Straitsman ferry's main vehicle deck. Video / NZ Herald
2 dead, more than 50 missing in China mine collapse
More than 300 rescue workers operating 129 rescue vehicles are taking part in the search.
After the Rust tragedy, do armourers have a future in film?
“Gun safety is a very emotive issue, and it will be a shame if some of our craft is lost.”
Driver critical after serious incident at Canterbury speedway
WorkSafe has been notified of the serious incident.
Critically injured person airlifted to hospital after workplace incident in Picton
Emergency services responded about 1pm and flew one person to Wellington Hospital.
One person dead after workplace accident in Bay of Plenty
WorkSafe has been advised of the death.
Company ordered to pay more than $500,000 for worker’s death in Wairoa forest
Training and supervision was 'inadequate' in lead-up to death of much-loved father.
Care home resident dies after being hit by LPG truck
Criminal charges could not be ruled out, police said.
EU reeling as scandal tarnishes parliament’s credibility
Corruption and bribery scandal linked to Qatar's Football World Cup rocks EU.
Soldier's death prompts recommendations to change NZDF medical kits
A coroner has recommended defibrillators in all medical kits, and a life jacket review.
Qatar says World Cup worker deaths ‘between 400 and 500′
Much higher figure by official made during interview with British journalist Piers Morgan.
WorkSafe took weeks to inspect companies illegally storing explosive substances
Hazardous substances are estimated to cause deaths of between 600 and 900 NZers a year.
'Felt across generations': Renovation firm fined $300k over worker's fatal roof fall
Canterbury reno firm ordered to pay nearly $300,000 in reparations and fines over death.
Company to be sentenced following forestry death
The man, 45, had been felling at a privately-owned forest block when he died.
Forklift rolls, injures person in Auckland
Emergency services were called to a commercial property in Wiri
Whakaari owners to face trial next year over fatal volcanic eruption
Owners of White Island claim they did try to ensure the safety of others on the island.
Man pinned between trucks on ferry to be paid $58,000
The victim was squeezing between two trucks when he got caught between them.
Two seriously hurt in Glen Eden workplace accident
Emergency services responded after calls for help went out around 8am.
Construction's catalogue of tragedy: But is building really the riskiest job?
Construction is relatively safe when fatalities in that sector are compared to others.
'How can we avoid giving this person an entitlement' - ACC adversary
Dozer driver overturns ACC decision declining cover for accident in 1995.
'Living nightmare': Faulty handbrake led to runaway truck death
Joji Bilo was killed by a runaway truck on a Wellington worksite in 2019.
Boy falls 8m through skylight on first day of work; Company to pay $65k
Fines and reparations total $65,000 for boy's fall at woolstore site.
Focus: Gloriavale TV bride speaks about why she left the community
Former Gloriavale resident Pearl Valor reveals the harsh working conditions and the unwanted attention of men while working at the Christian community. Video / NZ Herald
'Little regard to health and safety': Inflatable slide operator fined after collapse injures children
The company has had 11 prior interactions with WorkSafe NZ.
Wharf explosion: Union questions health and safety procedures
Worksafe said any information would be 'months away'.
Auckland wharf explosion: Emergency staff praised for rescuing five workers
Five people remain in hospital following the explosion.
Focus: Explosion rocks downtown Auckland
Emergency services rushed to an explosion at a construction site on Halsey St in downtown Auckland that left five people injured. Video / NZ Herald
WorkSafe lacks strategy and impact - report
Out-of-date regulatory tools and failure to address driver fatigue are just two examples.
Port CEO's trial over killed worker delayed: Man's kids 'still not coping', union 'outraged'
The Herald can reveal Gibson's first hearing has been delayed until sometime in 2024.