Fatal Farming Accident in Bundaberg

Incident Overview

On Tuesday, 22 May 2024, a man in his 30s was fatally injured by farming machinery on a private property on Alfs Road in Childers, near Bundaberg in regional Queensland. Emergency services attended the scene at approximately 8:10 pm, but despite immediate paramedic treatment, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Queensland Police have commenced an investigation into the incident, which is being treated as non-suspicious. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has been notified and will conduct a separate investigation to assess any potential breaches of workplace safety laws.

• Fatalities:
  • On Tuesday, 22 May 2024, a man in his 30s was fatally injured by farming machinery on a private property on Alfs Road in Childers, near Bundaberg in regional Queensland
  • Deceased:
  • Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics attended the scene and provided immediate treatment for the man’s injuries
• Injuries:
  • None reported.

• On Tuesday, 22 May 2024, a man in his 30s was fatally injured by farming machinery on a private property on Alfs Road in Childers, near Bundaberg in regional Queensland
• Deceased:
• Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics attended the scene and provided immediate treatment for the man’s injuries

Queensland Police have commenced an investigation and are treating the incident as non-suspicious. A report is being prepared for the coroner to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will conduct a separate investigation to assess any potential breaches of workplace safety laws.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Queensland Police or Workplace Health and Safety Queensland on 1300 362 128. A coroner’s report will provide further details once the investigation is complete.

In Summary

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Queensland Police or Workplace Health and Safety Queensland on 1300 362 128. A coroner’s report will provide further details once the investigation is complete.