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Introduction
A 55-year-old farm worker has tragically lost his life in a workplace accident involving an excavator at a macadamia farm in Queensland’s Fraser Coast region.
Investigation
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) and police are investigating the incident. A police spokesperson said a report is being prepared for the coroner, and the death is being treated as non-suspicious.
Conclusion
This tragic incident highlights the dangers present in agricultural workplaces. The investigation will aim to determine the circumstances that led to the accident and help prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.