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Elderly Man Critically Injured in Lawnmower Rollover at Windaroo Lakes Golf Club

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Regulator

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

Status

The incident has been reported publicly.

Investigated by

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, Police

Record summary

Date
Thursday 31 October 2024
Location
Windaroo Lakes Golf Club
Employer or operator
Windaroo Lakes Golf Club
Type
Lawnmower rollover
Deaths
None reported
Injured
1Elderly male grounds maintenance worker, critical injuries
Regulator
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

What happened

Incident Overview

On Thursday, 31 October 2024, an elderly man was critically injured when a lawnmower rolled over at Windaroo Lakes Golf Club in Logan, Queensland. The incident occurred during grounds maintenance operations and prompted an immediate response from emergency services.

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) was notified and has commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the accident. The golf club has confirmed it is cooperating fully with the investigation.

In Summary

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is appealing for any witnesses or co-workers who were present at Windaroo Lakes Golf Club at the time of the incident to come forward with information. Reports can be made confidentially to WHSQ on 1300 362 128 or via their online incident-report form at www.whsq.qld.gov.au.

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