WorkSafe investigates death of worker at Forrestfield

Issue Date: - Wednesday, 28 November 2007

WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a 23-year-old Cannington man at Forrestfield yesterday afternoon.

The worker was believed to have been inspecting a drain from ground level when he fell through a manhole to a depth of approximately four metres.

WorkSafe inspectors traveled to the site soon after and will interview witnesses and investigate the circumstances.

WorkSafe thoroughly investigates all serious work-related injuries and deaths in WA with a view to preventing future incidents of a similar nature.

WorkSafe WA Commissioner Nina Lyhne said any work-related death was a tragedy, and relayed her sincere condolences to the man’s family.

Media contact: Caroline De Vaney 9327 8744 or 0408 927563 (media enquiries only).