Worker Fatality at Sydney Recycling Centre Prompts Urgent SafeWork NSW Warning

Incident Overview

On Thursday, 20 March 2025, a man in his 50s was fatally struck by a truck at a recycling centre in Greenacre, in Sydney’s west. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 PM and prompted SafeWork NSW to issue a prohibition notice and intensify compliance operations across the state.

SafeWork NSW has launched an investigation into the circumstances of the fatality. The incident occurred during statewide targeted compliance operations aimed at reducing workplace injuries involving mobile plant and vehicles.

• Fatalities:
  • Deceased Worker:
• Injuries:
  • None reported.

• Deceased Worker:

On Thursday, 20 March 2025, a man in his 50s was fatally struck by a truck at a recycling centre in Greenacre, in Sydney’s west. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 PM and prompted SafeWork NSW to issue a prohibition notice and intensify compliance operations across the state.

SafeWork NSW has launched an investigation into the circumstances of the fatality. The incident occurred during statewide targeted compliance operations aimed at reducing workplace injuries involving mobile plant and vehicles.

SafeWork NSW is leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatality. A prohibition notice has been issued to enforce safer work practices when handling vehicles at the site.

SafeWork NSW has intensified compliance operations across the state in response to this and a concurrent incident at an Auburn smash repair workshop. Since the previous month, nearly 250 notices have been issued statewide, including 42 improvement notices and seven prohibition notices issued during a three-day compliance operation in Prestons. The regulator is emphasizing the importance of robust risk assessments, clear procedures, and adequate training for workers in industries reliant on mobile plant and machinery.

SafeWork NSW is appealing for any workers, contractors, or visitors who were at the Greenacre recycling centre on Thursday, 20 March 2025 between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM to come forward with information. Witnesses can contact SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or submit a report via the SafeWork NSW website.

In Summary

SafeWork NSW is appealing for any workers, contractors, or visitors who were at the Greenacre recycling centre on Thursday, 20 March 2025 between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM to come forward with information. Witnesses can contact SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or submit a report via the SafeWork NSW website.