Fatal Workplace Accident at SA Mulch Business: Worker Crushed by Dump Truck

Incident Overview

On Friday, 20 November 2023, a 30-year-old worker from Adelaide Hills was fatally crushed when a dump truck’s hydraulic hoist failed at Mulch N More’s Brinkley depot near Murray Bridge in South Australia. The incident occurred shortly after 7:00 AM during routine operations.

SafeWork SA and South Australia Police were notified and have commenced a joint investigation into the hydraulic failure and site safety procedures. The landscaping business was closed immediately following the incident.

• Fatalities:
  • On Friday, 20 November 2023, a 30-year-old worker from Adelaide Hills was fatally crushed when a dump truck’s hydraulic hoist failed at Mulch N More’s Brinkley depot near Murray Bridge in South Australia
• Injuries:
  • None reported.

• On Friday, 20 November 2023, a 30-year-old worker from Adelaide Hills was fatally crushed when a dump truck’s hydraulic hoist failed at Mulch N More’s Brinkley depot near Murray Bridge in South Australia

SafeWork SA and South Australia Police were notified and have commenced a joint investigation into the hydraulic failure and site safety procedures. The landscaping business was closed immediately following the incident.

SafeWork SA and South Australia Police are conducting a joint investigation to determine the cause of the hydraulic hoist failure and to evaluate safety procedures at the depot. The investigation is ongoing and no findings have yet been released.

SafeWork SA is appealing for any workers, contractors or witnesses who were present at Mulch N More’s Brinkley depot on Friday, 20 November 2023 between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM to come forward with information. Reports can be made to SafeWork SA on 1300 365 255 or to South Australia Police.

In Summary

SafeWork SA is appealing for any workers, contractors or witnesses who were present at Mulch N More’s Brinkley depot on Friday, 20 November 2023 between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM to come forward with information. Reports can be made to SafeWork SA on 1300 365 255 or to South Australia Police.