Worker Dies in Heatherbrae Warehouse Incident, NSW Police and SafeWork Investigate

Incident Overview

On Wednesday, 25 September 2025, a man believed to be in his 30s died following a serious workplace incident at a warehouse on Heather Street, Heatherbrae in the Port Stephens area of the NSW Hunter region.

Emergency services attended the scene at approximately 1:50pm local time. Despite paramedic intervention at the scene, the worker could not be revived. NSW Police have established a crime scene and SafeWork NSW inspectors have been dispatched to investigate the circumstances.

• Fatalities:
  • This fatality occurred two days after another workplace death in NSW on Monday, 23 September 2025, when a 57-year-old truck driver was fatally struck by a forklift at Menzies Aviation’s warehouse in Matraville, Sydney’s eastern suburbs
• Injuries:
  • None reported.

• This fatality occurred two days after another workplace death in NSW on Monday, 23 September 2025, when a 57-year-old truck driver was fatally struck by a forklift at Menzies Aviation’s warehouse in Matraville, Sydney’s eastern suburbs

Emergency services attended the scene at approximately 1:50pm local time. Despite paramedic intervention at the scene, the worker could not be revived. NSW Police have established a crime scene and SafeWork NSW inspectors have been dispatched to investigate the circumstances.

NSW Ambulance paramedics attended the warehouse and provided treatment at the scene. Despite their efforts, the worker could not be revived. NSW Police and SafeWork NSW inspectors were notified and attended the site.

NSW Police have established a crime scene and are investigating the circumstances of the incident. SafeWork NSW inspectors are on site making enquiries. A report will be prepared for the coroner.

This fatality occurred two days after another workplace death in NSW on Monday, 23 September 2025, when a 57-year-old truck driver was fatally struck by a forklift at Menzies Aviation’s warehouse in Matraville, Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Both incidents are under investigation by NSW Police and SafeWork NSW.

NSW Police and SafeWork NSW are appealing for any workers, contractors or witnesses who were at the warehouse on Heather Street, Heatherbrae on Wednesday, 25 September 2025 around 1:50pm to come forward with information. Reports can be made to SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or to NSW Police on 131 444.

In Summary

NSW Police and SafeWork NSW are appealing for any workers, contractors or witnesses who were at the warehouse on Heather Street, Heatherbrae on Wednesday, 25 September 2025 around 1:50pm to come forward with information. Reports can be made to SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or to NSW Police on 131 444.