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Tasmanian Stable Hand Wins Workers’ Compensation for Crash After Long Shift

about 1:45am Published Updated
Regulator in TAS

WorkSafe Tasmania

Status

A court or tribunal has made a decision.

Investigated by

Tasmania Police

Record summary

Date
Tuesday 14 November 2023
Time
About 1:45am
Location
Tasmania
Employer or operator
Ben Yole stables
Type
Vehicle crash
Deaths
None reported
Injured
4Stable hand with serious injuries; three other vehicle occupants injured

What happened

Incident Overview

On an unspecified date in 2023, a stable hand employed by Ben Yole stables in Tasmania sustained serious injuries in a vehicle crash at 1:45 AM while returning from Elwick racecourse in Hobart after a 20-hour workday. The crash resulted in the death of four horses and injuries to three other vehicle occupants.

The Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT) has ruled in favor of the worker, finding that the crash occurred during the execution of his work duties and ordering Ben Yole stables to provide compensation for injuries and ongoing costs.

WorkSafe Tasmania is the relevant regulator for workplace injury claims in the state. Any workers or employers with questions regarding workers’ compensation entitlements following vehicle incidents during work-related travel may contact WorkSafe Tasmania on 1300 366 322 or visit worksafe.tas.gov.au for further guidance.

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