Ecostore employee suffers permanent eye damage at Auckland factory

Friday 17 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 17 Jan 2025, 10:56am

In this story WorkSafe New Zealand

An Ecostore worker sustained permanent eyesight damage from chemical burns at a Pakuranga factory in 2023. The injury occurred while he attempted to shut off a loose, pressurised hose. WorkSafe released details regarding the incident on Monday.

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1. RNZFri 17 Jan 2025, 6:21am

   Family of Ecostore employee thrown into turmoil after his eyesight was permanently damaged - Mum (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 17 Jan 2025, 10:56am

   Eye damage at work leads to family turmoil (opens in new tab)