Issue Date: - Monday, 10 September 2007

WorkSafe investigates death of worker at Manjimup

WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a 68-year-old farmer near Manjimup this morning.

The man was believed to have been felling trees on his farm when he was struck and killed by a falling branch.

WorkSafe inspectors have traveled to the site and will 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.

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