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WA amputations on the rise

AMPUTATIONS, fractures and crush injuries are on the rise in Western Australia’s mineral sector according to a safety and health snapshot released by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, with 256 AFC injuries reported from May 2018 to April 2019.

Karma Barndon
AFC injuries are potentially serious and can adversely affect workers' quality of life and capacity to work in the industry.

AFC injuries are potentially serious and can adversely affect workers' quality of life and capacity to work in the industry.

AFC injuries are potentially serious and can adversely affect workers' quality of life and capacity to work in the industry. In a breakdown of the numbers, of the 256 injuries recorded 224 took place...

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