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Worker received electric shock when plant contacted overhead powerlines
In December 2023, a worker at a civil construction site received an electric shock when the mobile plant he was operating contacted overhead powerlines. Early investigations have found that the male worker was revived after treatment and transported to hospital.
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Person electrocuted digging trench
In May 2023, a person was electrocuted while attempting to repair a water leak in an underground pipe. Early enquiries indicated that the person unearthed a black poly water pipe believed to be the water pipe that required repair, and then cut into it using conduit shears.
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Four overhead powerline incidents involving plant and machinery
In May 2023, a worker was seriously injured after receiving an electric shock at a worksite. Initial enquiries indicated a concrete box culvert was being moved onsite by a pick-and-carry mobile crane with the worker helping. It appears the worker was touching part of the concrete box when the crane came into contact with overhead powerlines.
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Electricity meter contractor fatally attacked by dogs
In December 2022, a contractor was fatally injured when he was attacked by a number of dogs. Preliminary investigations found he was attending a residential address to check an electricity meter. It appears that the dogs attacked after he opened the first gate and entered the property.
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Electrical worker fatality
In February 2022, an electrical worker died in a home ceiling space. It’s believed he was working on the air conditioning system at the time. Investigations are continuing.