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Worker Dies in Tragic Machinery Incident at Clarke Creek Wind Farm in Central Queensland

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Regulator

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

Status

The incident has been reported publicly.

Investigated by

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, Queensland Police

Record summary

Date
Thursday 3 July 2025
Location
Clarke Creek Wind Farm
Employer or operator
Squadron Energy
Type
Machinery incident involving heavy equipment
Deaths
1On Thursday, 3 July 2025, a 27-year-old worker was fatally injured in a machinery incident at Clarke Creek Wind Farm, located northwest of Rockhampton in central Queensland
Injured
One 27-year-old male worker fatally injured
Regulator
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

What happened

Incident Overview

On Thursday, 3 July 2025, a 27-year-old worker was fatally injured in a machinery incident at Clarke Creek Wind Farm, located northwest of Rockhampton in central Queensland. Despite immediate emergency treatment at the site, the worker could not be saved.

Squadron Energy, the primary operator, suspended all work immediately following the incident. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) and Queensland Police have launched formal investigations into the circumstances.

  • Fatalities:
    • On Thursday, 3 July 2025, a 27-year-old worker was fatally injured in a machinery incident at Clarke Creek Wind Farm, located northwest of Rockhampton in central Queensland
  • Injuries:
    • None reported.
  • On Thursday, 3 July 2025, a 27-year-old worker was fatally injured in a machinery incident at Clarke Creek Wind Farm, located northwest of Rockhampton in central Queensland

In Summary

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is appealing for any workers, contractors or visitors who were on the Clarke Creek Wind Farm site on Thursday, 3 July 2025 and witnessed the incident or have relevant information to come forward. Reports can be made to WHSQ on 1300 362 128 or to Queensland Police.

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