Tragic Ride-On Mower Accident Claims Life of West Coast Council Worker in Zeehan

Incident Overview

On Monday, 21 November 2023, a male worker in his 30s employed by West Coast Council was killed in a ride-on mower accident at Frank Long Memorial Park in Zeehan, Tasmania. The worker was found deceased beneath the mower following the incident.

WorkSafe Tasmania was notified and has commenced a formal investigation into the circumstances of the accident.

• Fatalities:
  • On Monday, 21 November 2023, a male worker in his 30s employed by West Coast Council was killed in a ride-on mower accident at Frank Long Memorial Park in Zeehan, Tasmania
  • Emergency services attended the scene following notification
• Injuries:
  • None reported.

• On Monday, 21 November 2023, a male worker in his 30s employed by West Coast Council was killed in a ride-on mower accident at Frank Long Memorial Park in Zeehan, Tasmania
• Emergency services attended the scene following notification

WorkSafe Tasmania was notified and has commenced a formal investigation into the circumstances of the accident.

WorkSafe Tasmania is leading the investigation. Preliminary findings suggest the mower lost balance on uneven ground, resulting in the worker becoming trapped underneath the machine.

West Coast Mayor Shane Pitt expressed the community’s profound shock and grief over the incident. The council has committed to supporting the worker’s family, friends, and colleagues affected by this tragedy. West Coast Council has refrained from further public comment pending the outcome of the WorkSafe Tasmania investigation.

WorkSafe Tasmania is investigating the circumstances of this fatal incident. Any workers, colleagues, or persons with relevant information about the accident at Frank Long Memorial Park on Monday, 21 November 2023 are encouraged to contact WorkSafe Tasmania on 1300 366 322 or submit a report via their online incident-reporting portal.