Chris Tuck posted on September 07, 2011 10:54
Workcover is investigating an incident where a worker was partially driven over by a heavy roller at roadworks at Beresfield, near Newcastle this morning.
The injured man aged 43, was part of a roadworks crew on a busy road when the incident occurred.
Investigators are determining whether the injured man may have tried to jump aboard the roller as it was being moved.
The roller, which had three large rubber wheels on the front and four on the back, partially struck the man before its driver was able to stop it and drive it forward.
The man suffered multiple injuries to his legs, ribs, shouler and chest.
He was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.
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