Teenage Worker Killed in Western Australia Farm Incident

Incident Overview

On Saturday, 27 April 2026, a 17-year-old New Zealand national was struck and killed by a loader at a sheep and wheat farm near Burakin, northeast of Perth in Western Australia. The worker was declared dead at the scene.

The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) was notified and WorkSafe investigators attended the farm to assess the scene and determine the circumstances of the fatal incident.

• Fatalities:
  • On Saturday, 27 April 2026, a 17-year-old New Zealand national was struck and killed by a loader at a sheep and wheat farm near Burakin, northeast of Perth in Western Australia
• Injuries:
  • None reported.

• On Saturday, 27 April 2026, a 17-year-old New Zealand national was struck and killed by a loader at a sheep and wheat farm near Burakin, northeast of Perth in Western Australia

The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) was notified and WorkSafe investigators attended the farm to assess the scene and determine the circumstances of the fatal incident.

WorkSafe investigators were dispatched to the farm on Saturday to assess the scene and determine the cause of the accident. The investigation is ongoing and seeks to uncover the circumstances leading to this fatal event and any contributing unsafe practices.

WorkSafe WA and Western Australia Police are appealing for any workers, contractors or witnesses who were present at the farm in Burakin on Saturday, 27 April 2026 to come forward with information. Reports can be made to WorkSafe WA on 1300 307 877 or to Western Australia Police.

In Summary

WorkSafe WA and Western Australia Police are appealing for any workers, contractors or witnesses who were present at the farm in Burakin on Saturday, 27 April 2026 to come forward with information. Reports can be made to WorkSafe WA on 1300 307 877 or to Western Australia Police.