A quarry worker was standing in an elevated pugmill (see photos below) preparing to clean the additive spray bar nozzles at the head of the pugmill. A co-worker on the ground unexpectedly started the pugmill’s hydraulic motor. The pugmill paddle shafts started rotating, trapping the worker’s left leg. He sustained fractures to his lower left leg. An investigation is ongoing. (Source: QLD Govt – Department of Natural Resources and Mines)
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