Share and Follow
A grandfather has been killed in a horror workplace accident involving a conveyor belt at a demolition site.
The third party contractor, 65, had been at the industrial worksite on Kooragang Island near Port of Newcastle north of Sydney on Wednesday afternoon when a large pole struck him during demolition work.
The man suffered severe injuries and died at the scene, despite the desperate efforts of emergency responders and witnesses.
The tragedy occurred at a site logistics company Qube leased from the Port of Newcastle.
Police and SafeWork investigations have been launched into the fatal incident at a demolition site (pictured) near Port of Newcastle
‘We are deeply saddened to confirm the death of a third-party demolition contractor who was working on a Qube ports facility in Newcastle,’ a spokesman said.
‘Our thoughts are with the person’s family, friends and colleagues and we are offering all the support we can during this difficult time.’
Devastated relatives who rushed to the site told NBN News the man was a much-loved father and grandfather.
Police officers spent Wednesday night examining the scene as an investigation into the incident was launched into the incident.
A demolition contract worker died after being struck by a large metal pole at a worksite
NSW Police will prepare a report for the coroner.
SafeWork NSW has launched a separate investigation into the fatality.
‘No further information is available at this time, a spokeswoman said.
The man’s death has sparked outpouring of tributes.
‘It’s a terrible accident that took my brother. He is loved very much and forever will be missed,’ a heartbroken relative posted.
Emergency responders rushed to the worksite on Heron Road, Kooragang Island
Source: | This article originally belongs to Dailymail.co.uk
