Harness Racing New South Wales Steward Todd Sharwood is on the mend following injuries he sustained while on duty at Goulburn's TAB.COM.AU Carnival of Cups meeting last Sunday.
Prior to the opening event, the flooring of the steward/camera tower that Sharwood was occupying gave way.
Sharwood fell through to the ground and was taken to Goulburn Hospital where it was discovered he broke his pelvis, sustained fractures to his vertebrae and other injuries.
He was later transferred to Canberra Hospital for further tests which ruled out any need for surgery.
This positive news was welcomed by HRNSW Chief Executive John Dumesny.
"I have been speaking to Todd regularly and he received a positive report from specialists following his MRI (scan) yesterday that he will not need any surgery for his injuries, just rest and recovery for six weeks," Dumesny said.
"Todd was very proud of himself having walked 14 steps today and has a hope to be discharged from Goulburn Hospital on the weekend.
"Being Todd his primary ambition is to return to work as soon as possible and has offered once discharged to work from home."
A Safe Work NSW investigation into the incident has naturally been instigated.
Clubs across the state have been instructed to immediately engage qualified persons to issue compliance certificates for the structures at their respective tracks and approvals for use taking into consideration work place safety.
HRNSW will assist clubs with contact to qualified persons if they are having difficulty in this respect.
AMANDA RANDO