Ecostore worker suffers permanent eye damage in chemical accident

Monday 13 January 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 13 Jan 2025, 8:18pm

In this story WorkSafe New Zealand

An Auckland Ecostore worker suffered permanent eye damage after hazardous chemicals sprayed into his eyes while making dishwasher powder in March 2023. Following a WorkSafe investigation, the company has committed to a safety overhaul and will invest approximately $323,000 in health and safety measures.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 13 Jan 2025, 2:22pm

   Auckland Ecostore worker’s eyes permanently damaged in chemical accident (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 13 Jan 2025, 5:53pm

   Ecostore worker suffers permanent eye damage in chemical incident (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 13 Jan 2025, 7:51pm

   Auckland Ecostore worker suffers permanent damage to eyes due to chemical burns (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesMon 13 Jan 2025, 8:18pm

   Ecostore worker's sight damaged by chemical burns (opens in new tab)