Rider death at Milnerton?

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Rider death at Milnerton?

7 years 10 months ago
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Can any the western Cape boys confirm this?

Just saw this on our Milnerton Community page :

Sad news from a neighbour this morning. A Jockey from the stables has come off his horse and found on the reserve side of the fence. Very Sad RIP

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7 years 10 months ago
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On Tabonline news it just says:

A trainer Candice Bass-Robinson staff member was fatally injured whilst working a horse on a training track. Emergency services were quick to react but sadly the individual was declared dead upon arrival.

A full investigation will be undertaken by Kenilworth Racing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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7 years 10 months ago
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Very sad condolences to family and friends

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7 years 10 months ago
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Dangerous profession we all sometimes forget. Condolences

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Re: Rider death at Milnerton?

7 years 10 months ago - 7 years 10 months ago
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Shame, hopefully a fund will be set up, are workriders insured?
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Bob Brogan wrote: Shame, hopefully a fund will be set up, are workriders insured?

All employees has to be covered WCA/COID (Workmen Compensation Act). In case of death at work or injury this fund will pay out.

The Employer will receive a "Letter of Good Standing" if his up to date with his payments.
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7 years 10 months ago
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Not sure if it would have helped I this case, but is their medical representatives on the Gallops?

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7 years 10 months ago
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Bob Brogan wrote: Shame, hopefully a fund will be set up, are workriders insured?

Judging by the various funds, operators employees don't even seem to have medical aid cover!

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7 years 10 months ago
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rob faux wrote:
Bob Brogan wrote: Shame, hopefully a fund will be set up, are workriders insured?

Judging by the various funds, operators employees don't even seem to have medical aid cover!

And if one of them needed a tooth out a fund would be set up!

How hard would it for them to announce a crowd giving address

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7 years 10 months ago
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Very sad - yes, dangerous profession. Condolences to family, friends and colleagues.
Rob, are work riders employed by the operators? As far as I know work riders are employed by trainers and do not fall under the operators?

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7 years 10 months ago
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Grooms are employed by Trainers and are covered by WCA.

However, at Randjes, Turffontein, Vaal, Kimberley and Fairview, Phumelela have subscribed to Netcare 911 on behalf of Trainers. In the case of an accident and/or emergency, they are on standby.
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7 years 10 months ago
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Perhaps Phumelela should consider 1st Aiders at the various centres

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