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Fatal Workplace Incident on Gold Coast Involving Scissor Lift

about 9:10am Published Updated
Regulator

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

Status

The incident has been reported publicly.

Investigated by

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, Queensland Police

Record summary

Date
Monday 1 July 2024
Time
About 9:10am
Location
Days Road, Upper Coomera
Type
Crush injury from scissor lift entrapment
Deaths
2On Monday, 1 July 2024, a man died after becoming trapped between a scissor lift and a ceiling structure at a construction site on Days Road, Upper Coomera, Gold Coast; Emergency services were promptly called to the scene
Injured
One worker trapped between scissor lift and ceiling; deceased
Regulator
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

What happened

Incident Overview

On Monday, 1 July 2024, a man died after becoming trapped between a scissor lift and a ceiling structure at a construction site on Days Road, Upper Coomera, Gold Coast. The incident occurred at approximately 9:10 AM during construction work at Coomera Anglican College.

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has been notified and the matter is under investigation by Queensland Police as a workplace fatality.

  • Fatalities:
    • On Monday, 1 July 2024, a man died after becoming trapped between a scissor lift and a ceiling structure at a construction site on Days Road, Upper Coomera, Gold Coast
    • Emergency services were promptly called to the scene
  • Injuries:
    • None reported.
  • On Monday, 1 July 2024, a man died after becoming trapped between a scissor lift and a ceiling structure at a construction site on Days Road, Upper Coomera, Gold Coast
  • Emergency services were promptly called to the scene

In Summary

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is appealing for any workers, contractors or witnesses who were present at the Coomera Anglican College construction site on Days Road on Monday, 1 July 2024 between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM to come forward with information. Reports can be made to WHSQ on 1300 362 128 or to Queensland Police.

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