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Former NT Youth Detention Officer Warns of Understaffing After Losing Fingers in Accident

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Regulator

NT WorkSafe

Status

The incident has been reported publicly.

Investigated by

WorkSafe

Record summary

Date
Thursday 14 November 2024
Location
In Accident, NT
Employer or operator
NT Government (Northern Territory Government)
Type
Hand injury resulting in loss of two fingers
Deaths
None reported
Injured
1One youth detention officer with loss of two fingers on one hand
Regulator
NT WorkSafe

What happened

Incident Overview

A youth detention officer at a Darwin facility in the Northern Territory sustained a serious hand injury resulting in the loss of two fingers. The incident has prompted the former officer to raise concerns about understaffing and safety conditions within the NT detention system.

NT WorkSafe has been notified of the incident. The worker has lodged a claim under the NT workers’ compensation scheme.

NT WorkSafe has been notified of the incident. The worker has lodged a claim under the NT workers’ compensation scheme.

NT WorkSafe is investigating the incident. The investigation will examine the circumstances of the injury and workplace conditions at the time.

NT WorkSafe is investigating this incident. Any workers, colleagues or persons with relevant information about workplace conditions or safety practices at the facility are encouraged to contact NT WorkSafe on 1800 019 115 or visit ntworksafe.nt.gov.au to report concerns confidentially.

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