Workplace Accident in Fairy Bower, Rockhampton Results in Severe Arm Injury for Worker

Incident Overview

On Wednesday, 7 February 2024, a man in his 30s sustained a serious arm injury when his arm became trapped in machinery at a workplace site on Old Nine Mile Road in Fairy Bower, Rockhampton, Queensland.

The Queensland Ambulance Service attended and transported the injured worker to Rockhampton Hospital in serious condition. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has launched an investigation into the incident.

Site and Time

The incident occurred at a site on Old Nine Mile Road, Fairy Bower, at approximately 9:10 am local time on Wednesday, 7 February 2024.

Persons Involved

Injured Worker

• Male in his 30s (transported to hospital in serious condition)

Bystanders

• Details not provided in source.

Plant and Task

Plant

• Machinery (specific make/model not identified in source)

Task

• Details of the specific task not provided in source.

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• Male worker in his 30s — severe arm injury (arm trapped in machinery); transported to Rockhampton Hospital in serious condition.

Emergency Response

The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) was called to the scene and critical care paramedics assessed the worker’s significant arm injury. The injured man was transported in serious condition to Rockhampton Hospital. Queensland Police briefly attended the site.

Investigation Underway

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has launched an investigation into the incident. Further details regarding the cause and circumstances are pending as the investigation remains active.

In Summary

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is investigating this incident. Any workers, contractors or witnesses present at the Old Nine Mile Road site in Fairy Bower on Wednesday, 7 February 2024 around 9:10 am who have relevant information are encouraged to contact WHSQ on 1300 362 128.