Issue Date:  -  Wednesday, 26 July 2006

WorkSafe investigates death of worker

WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a Beechboro man in his 50s at an Attadale construction site this morning.

The truck driver was believed to have been working at a construction site when he was run over by his own vehicle.

Inspectors arrived at the site soon after the incident, and will interview witnesses and continue to investigate.

WorkSafe 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 and friends.