Regulator publishes investigation findings after NSW quarry worker hit by hydraulic hammer

The NSW Resources Regulator has released an investigation report after an incident that took place at an Albury quarry on 12 December 2025.

An employee sustained severe injuries when he was hit and pinned down by a hydraulic hammer that came loose from an excavator.

“Mine operators are reminded of their duty to identify hazards and manage risks to health and safety in accordance with provisions of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Act 2013 and Regulations,” the regulator states in the report.

The report is accessible here.