Illawarra Tradesman’s Fatal Worksite Accident: A Community Mourns

Incident Overview

On Monday, 30 October 2023, 20-year-old tradesman Connor Pringle sustained critical injuries after a fall at a construction site in Burradoo in the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales. He was airlifted to Liverpool Hospital but succumbed to his injuries on Thursday, 2 November 2023.

SafeWork NSW has been notified and is investigating the circumstances of the fall. NSW Police have established a crime scene and a full report is pending for the coroner.

• Fatalities:
  • None reported.
• Injuries:
  • On Monday, 30 October 2023, 20-year-old tradesman Connor Pringle sustained critical injuries after a fall at a construction site in Burradoo in the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales

• On Monday, 30 October 2023, 20-year-old tradesman Connor Pringle sustained critical injuries after a fall at a construction site in Burradoo in the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales

SafeWork NSW has been notified and is investigating the circumstances of the fall. NSW Police have established a crime scene and a full report is pending for the coroner.

SafeWork NSW is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the fall. The exact cause has not yet been determined. NSW Police are preparing a full report for the coroner, and the worksite remains under investigation.

SafeWork NSW is appealing for any workers, contractors or witnesses present at the Burradoo construction site at the time of the incident to come forward with information. Reports can be made to SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or to NSW Police.

In Summary

SafeWork NSW is appealing for any workers, contractors or witnesses present at the Burradoo construction site at the time of the incident to come forward with information. Reports can be made to SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or to NSW Police.