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Tragic Workplace Accident at Erskine Park Bakery Claims Life of Owner Thuy Le

about 9:00am Published Updated
Regulator

SafeWork NSW

Status

The incident has been reported publicly.

Investigated by

SafeWork NSW, NSW Police

Record summary

Date
Saturday 16 December 2023
Time
About 9:00am
Location
NSW
Employer or operator
Erskine Park Bakery
Type
Electrocution
Deaths
1On Saturday, 16 December 2023, Thuy Le, a 49-year-old co-owner of Erskine Park Bakery in NSW, died following a workplace accident at the bakery premises on Swallow Drive and Peppertree Drive
Injured
None reported
Regulator
SafeWork NSW

What happened

Incident Overview

On Saturday, 16 December 2023, Thuy Le, a 49-year-old co-owner of Erskine Park Bakery in NSW, died following a workplace accident at the bakery premises on Swallow Drive and Peppertree Drive. The incident is suspected to involve electrocution, though the exact circumstances remain under investigation.

Ms Le was found unconscious at approximately 9:00 am and was transported to Nepean Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. SafeWork NSW has been notified and is conducting a full investigation.

  • Fatalities:
    • On Saturday, 16 December 2023, Thuy Le, a 49-year-old co-owner of Erskine Park Bakery in NSW, died following a workplace accident at the bakery premises on Swallow Drive and Peppertree Drive
  • Injuries:
    • None reported.
  • On Saturday, 16 December 2023, Thuy Le, a 49-year-old co-owner of Erskine Park Bakery in NSW, died following a workplace accident at the bakery premises on Swallow Drive and Peppertree Drive

Ms Le was found unconscious at approximately 9:00 am and was transported to Nepean Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. SafeWork NSW has been notified and is conducting a full investigation.

SafeWork NSW is conducting a full investigation into the circumstances of the incident. The investigation will examine the suspected electrocution and determine the exact cause and contributing factors. A report will be prepared for the coroner to establish the formal cause of death.

SafeWork NSW is appealing for any persons who were at or near Erskine Park Bakery on Saturday, 16 December 2023 between 8:00 am and 10:00 am to contact the regulator with any relevant information. Reports can be made to SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or via the online incident-report form at safework.nsw.gov.au.

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