A Chinese worker falls from a lift without safety gear, left in a coma; WorkSafe investigates.

A 37-year-old Chinese migrant worker, Jun Jiang, is in a coma and on life support after falling from a scissor lift at an Auckland warehouse without a safety harness or helmet. WorkSafe New Zealand is investigating the incident, which occurred at SD Aluminium. The company is supporting Jiang and his family. The Health and Safety at Work Act mandates businesses to ensure worker safety, including the use of fall arrest systems and helmets.

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