Man run over by ute on Brisbane worksite may lose leg

A man in his 30s may lose his leg after being struck by a ute on a Brisbane worksite on Tuesday morning, with investigations launched within hours by the workplace safety body and CFMEU.

Emergency services were called just before 8am today to Harris Road in Pinkenba, and said the man had suffered life-threatening injuries to his chest and one of his legs.

He was transported in a critical condition to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.

A man was struck by a ute on an east Brisbane worksite on Tuesday, suffering life-threatening injuries.

Brisbane Times understands the man remained in a stable but serious condition on Tuesday afternoon, and faced the possibility of losing the injured leg.

The site was managed by principal contractor McNab, with subcontractor Civcorp.

McNab confirmed the man suffered a “laceration injury to his leg” and was “undergoing a full medical assessment” on Tuesday afternoon to determine the full extent of his injuries.

“We can confirm that a subcontractor was injured on a construction site this morning after being struck by a ute,” said a spokesman.

“While his exact injuries are yet to be confirmed, his employer has indicated that he is in a stable condition.”

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland began investigations on Tuesday morning following reports of the incident.

“A Workplace Health and Safety Queensland inspector is en route to the scene and an investigator will also attend,” said a spokeswoman.

Union officials also launched an investigation into whether “safety shortcuts” may have been taken on the site.

“CFMEU officials rushed to a Pinkenba construction site this morning after a horrific incident hospitalised a worker,” said a CFMEU spokesman.

“There was no risk management plan in place, and there was no delineation between workers and plant.”

McNab have been contacted for comment on the union’s claim that there was no risk management plan in place.

The company said WHSQ officials were onsite “conducting a thorough investigation”.

“We are fully cooperating to ensure all the circumstances that led to this incident are assessed and reviewed,” said a McNab spokesman.

Under Queensland workplace health and safety laws, employers have a duty of care over people on worksites – including volunteers, employees, apprentices and contractors – and must identify and manage hazards, and regularly review control measures.

Civcorp was also contacted for comment.

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