Shuttle Carrier Collision Leads To Operator’s Serious Injuries [Port Botany, Australia – 19 April 2018]

Posted by admin on Apr 19, 2018 in Bulletins

Two shuttle carriers collided during operations today at the Hutchison-run terminal at Port Botany. The cab of at least one of those machines was seriously impacted, and the operator (a female wharfie) was ejected from her position within and thrown to the ground below…  a distance of some 8 to 10 meters (Approximately 26 to 32 feet). Our understanding, is that she suffered substantial head injuries and several broken bones. As of one hour ago (10:00 PM Eastern US Time), she was reported to be in an induced coma and “fighting for her life.”

At present we know little more of this incident, but do appreciate the gravity of her circumstance and wish her the most optimistic outcome.

Link To Local Media Coverage:  https://au.news.yahoo.com/video/watch/39958166/woman-critical-after-industrial-accident/?cmp=st

Link To Local Media Coverage:  https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/southern-courier/woman-in-fight-for-life-after-botany-vehicle-fall/news-story/4c5e828352f7b533a52b20d77321796d

Updated [20 April] Link To Media Coverage:  https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/250389/mua-woman-in-critical-condition-after-fall-at-port-botany/

Updated [26 April] Link To Media Coverage: https://www.solidarity.net.au/unions/hutchison-continues-put-lives-risk-safety-dispute-escalates-port-botany/