Worker Dies After Incident Involving Transportable Home in South Kalgoorlie

Incident Overview

On Sunday, 2 November 2025, a man in his 60s died following critical injuries sustained while moving a transportable home on a vacant block in South Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. Emergency services were called just before 10:00am local time, and the worker was transported to Kalgoorlie Health Campus, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

WorkSafe WA was notified and has commenced an investigation. Preliminary findings indicate that more than one company was involved in the operation, and inspectors remain on-site gathering evidence and statements.

• Fatalities:
  • On Sunday, 2 November 2025, a man in his 60s died following critical injuries sustained while moving a transportable home on a vacant block in South Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
• Injuries:
  • None reported.

• On Sunday, 2 November 2025, a man in his 60s died following critical injuries sustained while moving a transportable home on a vacant block in South Kalgoorlie, Western Australia

WorkSafe WA was notified and has commenced an investigation. Preliminary findings indicate that more than one company was involved in the operation, and inspectors remain on-site gathering evidence and statements.

WorkSafe WA is leading the investigation into the fatality. Inspectors are examining whether safety procedures and lifting protocols were properly followed during the transportable home movement. The regulator is also investigating the involvement of multiple companies and their respective responsibilities. A report is being prepared for the WA Coroner.

WorkSafe WA has recorded multiple incidents in recent years involving fatalities during transportable and donga movements, prompting repeated calls for stricter training and compliance checks across regional construction and logistics contractors. These operations involve heavy machinery and require strict safety controls to prevent crush or stability hazards during unloading or relocation.

WorkSafe WA is appealing for any workers, contractors, or witnesses who were present at the South Kalgoorlie site on Sunday, 2 November 2025 between 9:00am and 10:30am to come forward with information. Reports can be made to WorkSafe WA on 1300 307 877 or via the online incident-report form at workSafeWA.wa.gov.au.

In Summary

WorkSafe WA is appealing for any workers, contractors, or witnesses who were present at the South Kalgoorlie site on Sunday, 2 November 2025 between 9:00am and 10:30am to come forward with information. Reports can be made to WorkSafe WA on 1300 307 877 or via the online incident-report form at workSafeWA.wa.gov.au.