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Record summary
- Date
- Tuesday 26 March 2024
- Location
- Doncaster East
- Type
- Fall from height
- Deaths
- 1On Tuesday, 26 March 2024, a 56-year-old worker died three days after falling approximately 2 metres from a platform while pouring concrete at a residential construction site in Doncaster East, Melbourne
- Injured
- One worker with severe head injuries from 2-metre fall
- Regulator
- WorkSafe Victoria
What happened
Incident Overview
On Tuesday, 26 March 2024, a 56-year-old worker died three days after falling approximately 2 metres from a platform while pouring concrete at a residential construction site in Doncaster East, Melbourne. The worker sustained severe head injuries in the fall and was transported to hospital, where he remained until his death.
WorkSafe Victoria was notified of the incident and has commenced a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the fall.
- Fatalities:
- On Tuesday, 26 March 2024, a 56-year-old worker died three days after falling approximately 2 metres from a platform while pouring concrete at a residential construction site in Doncaster East, Melbourne
- Injuries:
- None reported.
- On Tuesday, 26 March 2024, a 56-year-old worker died three days after falling approximately 2 metres from a platform while pouring concrete at a residential construction site in Doncaster East, Melbourne
WorkSafe Victoria was notified of the incident and has commenced a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the fall.
WorkSafe Victoria is conducting a thorough investigation into the incident. The investigation occurs against a backdrop of six serious falls reported at building sites across Victoria within a three-week period, indicating a concerning trend in construction safety.
This fatality is part of a persistent pattern of falls at construction sites. In the previous year, Victoria recorded 18 work-related fatalities, with half resulting from falls from height. WorkSafe Victoria’s executive director of health and safety, Narelle Beer, has stressed the critical importance of rigorous adherence to safety protocols and the prioritization of fall-prevention measures to prevent life-altering consequences.
WorkSafe Victoria is appealing for any workers, contractors or witnesses present at the Doncaster East construction site on 26 March 2024 to come forward with information relevant to the investigation. Reports can be made to WorkSafe Victoria on 1800 136 089 or via the online incident-report form at worksafe.vic.gov.au.
In Summary
WorkSafe Victoria is appealing for any workers, contractors or witnesses present at the Doncaster East construction site on 26 March 2024 to come forward with information relevant to the investigation. Reports can be made to WorkSafe Victoria on 1800 136 089 or via the online incident-report form at worksafe.vic.gov.au.