Factory worker, 59, dies after crane movement topples scissor lift in Truganina

Incident Overview

A 59-year-old worker died after a scissor lift toppled at a factory in Truganina, Melbourne, on Wednesday 9 September 2026. He had been servicing an overhead bridge crane when it began moving, according to WorkSafe Victoria. The regulator is investigating the fatal incident.

Workplace, Location and Time

The incident happened at a factory in Truganina. Wyndham TV reported the site was on Distribution Drive and the event occurred at about 9:30am. WorkSafe’s initial statement did not name the business or give a precise time.

Scissor Lift and Crane Incident

WorkSafe’s preliminary account says the overhead bridge crane started moving while the man was working from a scissor lift. The lift toppled, ejecting him from its basket as it fell. The reason the crane moved, and the arrangements for servicing it, had not been determined in the information released by the regulator.

Fatality and Immediate Outcome

The worker died at the scene. WorkSafe recorded the incident as Victoria’s 32nd confirmed workplace fatality of 2026 at the time of its 10 September statement. No further casualties were identified in the reports reviewed for this article.

Investigation and Safety Focus

The investigation will examine how moving equipment and elevated work interacted in this incident. Working near a crane from a mobile platform can create severe consequences if either machine moves unexpectedly. That is a general safety concern, not a finding about the cause or responsibility in this case. WorkSafe has not announced any conclusions.

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