Man’s leg amputated in horror workplace incident in Sydney’s west   :(
A man’s leg was amputated after he became stuck in machinery, with rescue crews rushing to the scene to try to free him.

News.com.au
January 13, 2025

A man’s leg has been amputated after it became stuck in machinery in a horror workplace injury in Sydney’s west.

Emergency services were called to Yamma St in Sefton just after 8.45pm on Sunday.

A NSW Ambulance spokesman said a man in his 70s had got his leg stuck in machinery.   :(


Fire and Rescue NSW rushed to the scene, with a spokesman confirming a specialist rescue fire truck was sent out.

“On arrival crews encountered a man injured by machinery,” the spokesman said.

“Firefighters assisted to extricate the patient.”

The man’s leg was amputated as a result.

Paramedics treated the man at the scene before he was rushed to Westmead Hospital in a serious condition.

NewsWire has contacted SafeWork NSW for comment.

Why is a man at his age working with these dangerous machines?.  Why is a man of his age still working anyway?.   :(   

Because he isn't white?

Most likely he is the boss.   There is no retirement if its your own business.

What sort of machinery was it? To take a leg?
And safety cut out switch?

whiteknight wrote on Jan 14^th, 2025 at 7:02am:

Why is a man at his age working with these dangerous machines?.  Why is a man of his age still working anyway?.   :(

How is this "machinery" dangerous?

It doesn't say what sort of machinery.

Using a broad generalisation like "machinery" tells you nothing.

People make silly decisions - and in some cases  you just can't legislate for idiots.

They ignore workplace practices & procedures for operating around dangerous machinery.

As for his age & him still being working - there are so many variables as to why he might in the current financial climate.

Gnads wrote on Jan 14^th, 2025 at 8:48am:

whiteknight wrote on Jan 14th, 2025 at 7:02am: Why is a man at his age working with these dangerous machines?.  Why is a man of his age still working anyway?.   :(    How is this "machinery" dangerous? It doesn't say what sort of machinery. Using a broad generalisation like "machinery" tells you nothing. People make silly decisions - and in some cases  you just can't legislate for idiots. They ignore workplace practices & procedures for operating around dangerous machinery. As for his age & him still being working - there are so many variables as to why he might in the current financial climate.

It happened his leg was stuck and had to be amputated.
It was in Yamma Street Sefton. NSW
I looked it up in maps and it’s an industrial area with lots of different work places, eg.
Southern Cross metals, Temperature Controls, Romar (nuts and bolts) Jolong (windows)
It’s just a short street.

whiteknight wrote on Jan 14^th, 2025 at 7:02am:

Why is a man at his age working with these dangerous machines?.  Why is a man of his age still working anyway?.   :(

I don't think the unions like age discrimination.

freediver wrote on Jan 14^th, 2025 at 9:16am:

whiteknight wrote on Jan 14th, 2025 at 7:02am: Why is a man at his age working with these dangerous machines?.  Why is a man of his age still working anyway?.   :(    I don't think the unions like age discrimination.

He may not even be in a Union.

Do you like age discrimination?

Sophia wrote on Jan 14^th, 2025 at 9:15am:

Gnads wrote on Jan 14th, 2025 at 8:48am: whiteknight wrote on Jan 14th, 2025 at 7:02am: Why is a man at his age working with these dangerous machines?.  Why is a man of his age still working anyway?.   :(    How is this "machinery" dangerous? It doesn't say what sort of machinery. Using a broad generalisation like "machinery" tells you nothing. People make silly decisions - and in some cases  you just can't legislate for idiots. They ignore workplace practices & procedures for operating around dangerous machinery. As for his age & him still being working - there are so many variables as to why he might in the current financial climate. It happened his leg was stuck and had to be amputated. It was in Yamma Street Sefton. NSW I looked it up in maps and it’s an industrial area with lots of different work places, eg. Southern Cross metals, Temperature Controls, Romar (nuts and bolts) Jolong (windows) It’s just a short street.

Yeah OK ... but what was the machinery he got his leg stuck in?

The Confederates lost because they weren't in the Union.
Even though the Confederate workers were better than Union workers. The Union bosses were better than the Confederate bosses.

I didnt see any Union representatives seeking Members in Ukraine and telling them about safe workplaces.

Jasin wrote on Jan 14^th, 2025 at 2:37pm:

The Confederates lost because they weren't in the Union. Even though the Confederate workers were better than Union workers. The Union bosses were better than the Confederate bosses. I didnt see any Union representatives seeking Members in Ukraine and telling them about safe workplaces.

Enough of the Union / Confederate crap.

In that case the union was a Union of States not workers.....

just as the confederacy was a Confederation of States not workers.

As for the Ukraine - Did you expect you would? So your point being?

Would you expect to find Unions of workers in India? ::)

Lol. Just messin wit ya Gnads.
;D

It will be properly investigated by SafeWork   NSW.

My bet is that proper OH&S procedures were not followed.
Charges could be laid.

Bobby. wrote on Jan 14^th, 2025 at 5:36pm:

It will be properly investigated by SafeWork   NSW. My bet is that proper OH&S procedures were not followed. Charges could be laid.

If the person in question deliberately ignored procedures then the charges should all be on him.

Gnads wrote on Jan 14^th, 2025 at 6:08pm:

Bobby. wrote on Jan 14th, 2025 at 5:36pm: It will be properly investigated by SafeWork   NSW. My bet is that proper OH&S procedures were not followed. Charges could be laid. If the person in question deliberately ignored procedures then the charges should all be on him.

Was a JSA filled out?    ( Job safety analysis)

Were the workers trained?

No amount of Safety can stop dopey cheap Asian (overpaid) workers from making WH&S stating that Australia is too dangerous a place to work in.

Bobby. wrote on Jan 14^th, 2025 at 6:12pm:

Gnads wrote on Jan 14th, 2025 at 6:08pm: Bobby. wrote on Jan 14th, 2025 at 5:36pm: It will be properly investigated by SafeWork   NSW. My bet is that proper OH&S procedures were not followed. Charges could be laid. If the person in question deliberately ignored procedures then the charges should all be on him. Was a JSA filled out?    ( Job safety analysis) Were the workers trained?

Oh FFS  ::)

What like having to teach a council worker how to lean on a shovel or wheel a wheelbarrow?

No one in a workplace today would not be aware of WH&S policy & procedure for operation of workplace machinery.

You can not legislate for idiots ... and it seems you.

Gnads wrote on Jan 14^th, 2025 at 6:23pm:

Bobby. wrote on Jan 14th, 2025 at 6:12pm: Gnads wrote on Jan 14th, 2025 at 6:08pm: Bobby. wrote on Jan 14th, 2025 at 5:36pm: It will be properly investigated by SafeWork   NSW. My bet is that proper OH&S procedures were not followed. Charges could be laid. If the person in question deliberately ignored procedures then the charges should all be on him. Was a JSA filled out?    ( Job safety analysis) Were the workers trained? Oh FFS  ::) What like having to teach a council worker how to lean on a shovel or wheel a wheelbarrow? No one in a workplace today would not be aware of WH&S policy & procedure for operation of workplace machinery. You can not legislate for idiots ... and it seems you.

Are you calling me an idiot?

Bobby. wrote on Jan 14^th, 2025 at 6:26pm:

Gnads wrote on Jan 14th, 2025 at 6:23pm: Bobby. wrote on Jan 14th, 2025 at 6:12pm: Gnads wrote on Jan 14th, 2025 at 6:08pm: Bobby. wrote on Jan 14th, 2025 at 5:36pm: It will be properly investigated by SafeWork   NSW. My bet is that proper OH&S procedures were not followed. Charges could be laid. If the person in question deliberately ignored procedures then the charges should all be on him. Was a JSA filled out?    ( Job safety analysis) Were the workers trained? Oh FFS  ::) What like having to teach a council worker how to lean on a shovel or wheel a wheelbarrow? No one in a workplace today would not be aware of WH&S policy & procedure for operation of workplace machinery. You can not legislate for idiots ... and it seems you. Are you calling me an idiot?

Durrh  ::)

Gnads wrote on Jan 14^th, 2025 at 6:40pm:

Bobby. wrote on Jan 14th, 2025 at 6:26pm: Gnads wrote on Jan 14th, 2025 at 6:23pm: Bobby. wrote on Jan 14th, 2025 at 6:12pm: Gnads wrote on Jan 14th, 2025 at 6:08pm: Bobby. wrote on Jan 14th, 2025 at 5:36pm: It will be properly investigated by SafeWork   NSW. My bet is that proper OH&S procedures were not followed. Charges could be laid. If the person in question deliberately ignored procedures then the charges should all be on him. Was a JSA filled out?    ( Job safety analysis) Were the workers trained? Oh FFS  ::) What like having to teach a council worker how to lean on a shovel or wheel a wheelbarrow? No one in a workplace today would not be aware of WH&S policy & procedure for operation of workplace machinery. You can not legislate for idiots ... and it seems you. Are you calling me an idiot? Durrh  ::)

We'll sort it out in the carpark outside the workplace.