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Two workers in Australia, who were injured in an accident at the quarry at which they are employed, may not be able to make work accident claims for their pain and possible loss of earnings.
The men were moving a 300kg granite slab when it fell on them, causing both of them personal injuries to their arms and legs.
The company's director stated, "Unfortunately, a bit of equipment was not faulty, it was nothing like that, it was just a bit of human error.
"They should have just let the granite smash rather than try and catch it."
Because the equipment being used was apparently not at fault, the workers may be determined liable for the accident.
Yet, the company could be seen as responsible for their injuries, if better equipment or health and safety precautions should have been put in place.
WorkSafe, the Australian version of the UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE), investigated the incident. After a report has been compiled, the men may be able to make a work accident claim if their company is found responsible.
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