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Worker Dies in Forklift Incident at Matraville Warehouse

Authorities have launched a workplace safety probe following the fatality.

Overview

  • Emergency services were called to a warehouse on Military Road just after 5:30am on Monday.
  • Police said a 57-year-old man was struck by a forklift and sustained critical chest injuries.
  • NSW Ambulance sent six crews, including an intensive care paramedic unit and an ambulance helicopter.
  • Paramedics treated the man at the scene, but he died despite resuscitation efforts.
  • NSW Police established a crime scene, notified SafeWork NSW, and will prepare a report for the coroner.