WorkSafe investigates death of worker at Australind
Issue Date: - Tuesday, 12 May 2009
WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a 41-year-old Water Corporation contractor after a fall at a water treatment plant at Australind, near Bunbury, yesterday.
The man was believed to have fallen more than four metres. He was airlifted to Perth, but died in Royal Perth Hospital overnight.
Inspectors travelled to the site this morning and will investigate the circumstances. It is believed that the man was working alone.
WorkSafe thoroughly investigates 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.
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