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South Australian businesses warned about the dangers of working on energised machinery

May 9th 2023

South Australian businesses warned about the dangers of working on energised machinery

SafeWork SA is warning businesses about the dangers of working on energised machinery after a worker sustained serious injuries last month.

SafeWork SA said the worker was cleaning a product tank on April 17 when his leg became trapped in a rotating auger.

“The worker’s leg became trapped in the auger resulting in his right leg being amputated below the knee as a result of the incident,” SafeWork SA said.

The safety regulator says workplaces should assess the risks associated with plant/machinery undergoing routine inspection, repair or cleaning and implement effective control measures.

For more information, visit the SafeWork SA website.

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