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Incident Overview
A 54-year-old worker died at a warehouse in Tottenham, Melbourne’s west, on 15 September 2026. WorkSafe Victoria said a load dislodged from a reach stacker and crushed the man against pallet racking. The regulator is investigating.
Workplace, Location and Time
The incident occurred at a Tottenham warehouse at about 9:30am. WorkSafe said the man was standing beside the reach stacker when the load came loose. The regulator did not identify the business or disclose what the load contained in its initial statement.
Fatality and Immediate Outcome
The worker died following the crushing incident. 7NEWS also reported the death and said police did not consider the circumstances suspicious. No other injuries were reported in the material reviewed for this article.
Investigation and Safety Questions
WorkSafe is examining how the load dislodged and the circumstances in which the worker was standing next to the machine. The agency had not released findings about the cause or any breach when it announced the investigation. It recorded this as Victoria’s 33rd confirmed workplace fatality in 2026 at the time of its statement. That figure is a statewide count, not a finding about this workplace.
Why We Report Workplace Accidents
Carter Capner Law reports workplace fatalities to keep attention on risks around mobile plant and loads, and on the support families may need after a death at work. People affected by a workplace incident can seek advice about their circumstances and possible workers’ compensation options. Eligibility and available remedies depend on the facts and the relevant jurisdiction.