WorkSafe investigates death of man at Carabooda

Issue Date: - Monday, 4 February 2008

WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a 48-year-old farmer at Carabooda. The incident was reported to WorkSafe yesterday afternoon.

It is believed that a slasher connected to a tractor fell on the man, crushing him.

A WorkSafe inspector traveled to the site yesterday to investigate the circumstances.

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.

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