Fatal Construction Accident at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle

Incident Overview

On Tuesday, 14 November 2023, a 20-year-old construction worker was fatally struck by falling reinforcement material at the John Hunter Hospital expansion site in Newcastle, New South Wales. The incident occurred at approximately 9:00am during morning shift operations on the $835-million project.

SafeWork NSW was notified and has commenced an investigation. The site has been secured and operations suspended pending the outcome of the regulatory inquiry.

• Fatalities:
  • On Tuesday, 14 November 2023, a 20-year-old construction worker was fatally struck by falling reinforcement material
• Injuries:
  • None reported.

• On Tuesday, 14 November 2023, a 20-year-old construction worker was fatally struck by falling reinforcement material

SafeWork NSW was notified and has commenced an investigation. The site has been secured and operations suspended pending the outcome of the regulatory inquiry.

SafeWork NSW is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the incident. The site has been closed and secured pending the outcome of the regulatory inquiry.

SafeWork NSW is appealing for any workers, supervisors or witnesses who were on the John Hunter Hospital expansion site on Tuesday, 14 November 2023 between 8:00am and 10:00am to come forward with information. Reports can be made to SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or via the online incident-report form at safework.nsw.gov.au.

In Summary

SafeWork NSW is appealing for any workers, supervisors or witnesses who were on the John Hunter Hospital expansion site on Tuesday, 14 November 2023 between 8:00am and 10:00am to come forward with information. Reports can be made to SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or via the online incident-report form at safework.nsw.gov.au.