Worker suffers arm injury at mussel farm due to unsafe machinery operations, prompting safety warnings for maritime mussel farm operators.
A worker's serious injury at a mussel farm highlights risks in vessel operations during mussel harvesting. Paddy Bull Limited was sentenced for breaching health and safety laws after the employee suffered an arm injury while cleaning a mussel tumbler. Maritime NZ urges operators to implement safety measures in machinery operations, as marine mussel farms involve growing mussels on ropes, which are then hauled and cleaned in tumblers.
July 18, 2024
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