Queensland Workplace Incident Results in Fatality Due to Machinery Accident

Incident Overview

On Friday, 21 November 2025, a man in his 60s was fatally struck by machinery at a business on Tooheys Street in Portsmith, a suburb of Cairns in Far North Queensland. He was transported to hospital but died from the severity of his injuries.

WorkSafe Queensland and Queensland Police were notified and have launched a joint investigation. The incident is not deemed suspicious, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

• Fatalities:
  • On Friday, 21 November 2025, a man in his 60s was fatally struck by machinery at a business on Tooheys Street in Portsmith, a suburb of Cairns in Far North Queensland
  • Deceased Worker:
• Injuries:
  • None reported.

• On Friday, 21 November 2025, a man in his 60s was fatally struck by machinery at a business on Tooheys Street in Portsmith, a suburb of Cairns in Far North Queensland
• Deceased Worker:

WorkSafe Queensland and Queensland Police were notified and have launched a joint investigation. The incident is not deemed suspicious, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

WorkSafe Queensland and Queensland Police are jointly investigating the incident. The event is not deemed suspicious. A report will be prepared for the coroner in accordance with Queensland coronial procedures.

WorkSafe Queensland is appealing for any workers, colleagues or witnesses present at the Tooheys Street business in Portsmith on Friday, 21 November 2025 around 2:49 PM to come forward with information. Reports can be made to WorkSafe Queensland on 1300 362 128 or to Queensland Police.

In Summary

WorkSafe Queensland is appealing for any workers, colleagues or witnesses present at the Tooheys Street business in Portsmith on Friday, 21 November 2025 around 2:49 PM to come forward with information. Reports can be made to WorkSafe Queensland on 1300 362 128 or to Queensland Police.