2025

Fingertips amputated after safety device bypassed on mower

A worker in the Top End has had their fingertips amputated after an incident while operating a self-propelled lawn mower.

Lack of training and not following manufacturer guidelines contributing to incidents involving plant

Four separate incidents have occurred in the last three months involving plant, with a lack of training and not following manufacturer guidelines contributing to all incidents. Three of the incidents resulted in injuries to workers.