WorkSafe investigates death of worker at Ferguson Valley
Issue Date: - Wednesday, 13 May 2009
WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a 56-year-old worker on a farm at Ferguson Valley near Dardanup yesterday afternoon.
The man was employed by a weed spraying company, and was riding an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that rolled on a slope, fatally injuring the man. He was working alone.
Inspectors travelled to the site soon after and will 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.