Accident investigation
WorkCover NSW is currently investigating an industrial accident involving a Woy Woy man at a Mt Ku-ring-gai factory on June 28.
The 23-year-old Peninsula resident was operating a brake press used in the manufacture of door frames when both his thumbs became trapped in the equipment, according to a WorkCover NSW spokesperson.
The man was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital for surgery to repair the bones.
"WorkCover has sent an inspector to the site and a comprehensive investigation is underway into the cause of the incident," the spokesperson said.
Media statement, 1 Jul 2010
Luke Robertson, WorkCover NSW