Vic farm worker fatally crushed by seed load


Tuesday, 31 May, 2022

Vic farm worker fatally crushed by seed load

WorkSafe Victoria is investigating an incident in which a 54-year-old man died while attempting to unload a bulk seed bag into a semitrailer at Crowlands, north-east of Ararat. It is understood that the farm worker was pinned against the top of the trailer when the bag shifted after being lifted above the truck with a telehandler at about 10.00 am.

This brings the workplace fatality toll to 16 for 2022, 11 fewer than at the same time last year.

Image credit: ©stock.adobe.com/au/Colby

Related News

Fatal crane-load crushing lands $340K fine

In Victoria, a worker has been fatally crushed after a suspended load fell from a crane, leading...

Mobile plant, fixed machinery and vehicles compliance blitz

SafeWork NSW inspectors have issued more than 140 notices as part of a targeted mobile plant,...

Repeat forklift offender has fine more than doubled

In Victoria, a refrigerated transport and storage company has had a fine more than doubled to...


  • All content Copyright © 2025 Westwick-Farrow Pty Ltd