A subcontractor was hit by a ute on a construction site in Brisbane, sustaining severe injuries. The incident led to an investigation by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, and the CFMEU union expressed concerns over potential safety shortcuts.
A man in his 30s may lose his leg after being struck by a ute on a Brisbane worksite on Tuesday morning, with investigations launched within hours by the workplace safety body and CFMEU .
“We can confirm that a subcontractor was injured on a construction site this morning after being struck by a ute,” said a spokesman. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland began investigations on Tuesday morning following reports of the incident.“A Workplace Health and Safety Queensland inspector is en route to the scene and an investigator will also attend,” said a spokeswoman.
“CFMEU officials rushed to a Pinkenba construction site this morning after a horrific incident hospitalised a worker,” said a CFMEU spokesman.
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