On what seemed like an ordinary day at work, a fish scaling machine weighing over 100kg fell on Nick Johansen, causing serious injury to his leg and a crushed ankle which required surgery.
Nick worked really hard to build up his leg strength again and was back at work doing reduced hours just three months after injury.
Nick’s perseverance to recover and return to work was recognised through being named a finalist in the 2024 WorkSafe Awards, in the Worker Return to Work Achievement category.
I lost the sense of value of doing work, so it was good to get back. I was very focused on the physical recovery but it’s a mental thing too. I did mindful colouring-in books, did a lot of reading and listening to music to take my mind off things. – Nick Johansen
Watch Nick’s powerful story of recovery as he shares how he kept up a positive and proactive approach to his recovery and return to work.