A worker has died after being crushed at a warehouse in Melbourne, prompting an investigation by WorkSafe Victoria.
The fatal workplace incident occurred at a warehouse in Melbourne’s west. Emergency services responded to the incident, but the worker could not be saved.
Victoria Police said officers are preparing a report for the Coroner following the death.
WorkSafe Investigation Underway
WorkSafe Victoria has been notified of the incident and is investigating the circumstances surrounding the worker’s death.
Police said the death is not being treated as suspicious, while WorkSafe examines what happened at the workplace.
The investigation is expected to consider the circumstances of the incident and any workplace safety issues that may have contributed to the fatality.
WorkSafe investigations following workplace deaths can involve gathering evidence, speaking with witnesses and examining employment, training, maintenance and medical records. Investigations can take months depending on the circumstances of the case.
Workplace Fatalities in Victoria
The incident comes amid continued workplace-safety concerns across Victoria.
WorkSafe’s official fatality data is subject to revision as additional information and notifications are received. The regulator’s records classify fatal workplace incidents according to categories including traumatic injury, transport accidents and other work-related causes.
The exact identity, age and occupation of the worker involved in the latest Melbourne warehouse incident have not been publicly disclosed in the reports reviewed.
Investigation Continues
Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances that led to the worker being crushed.
The cause of the incident and whether any safety breaches contributed to the death remain matters for the investigation.
Further information may be released by WorkSafe Victoria, Victoria Police or the Coroner as the investigation progresses.