Young Worker Killed in Sydney Forklift Accident Weeks After Starting New Job

Incident Overview

On Friday, 25 July 2025, a man in his 20s, believed to be a Vietnamese national, was killed in a forklift accident at an industrial site on Powdrill Road, Prestons, in southwest Sydney. Emergency services were called at 5:40am and found the worker pinned beneath a forklift; he was pronounced dead at the scene despite paramedics’ efforts.

The incident occurred just weeks after the worker had started employment at the facility. SafeWork NSW has been notified and is investigating the circumstances, with a report to be prepared for the NSW Coroner.

• Fatalities:
  • On Friday, 25 July 2025, a man in his 20s, believed to be a Vietnamese national, was killed in a forklift accident at an industrial site on Powdrill Road, Prestons, in southwest Sydney
  • Deceased Worker:
• Injuries:
  • None reported.

• On Friday, 25 July 2025, a man in his 20s, believed to be a Vietnamese national, was killed in a forklift accident at an industrial site on Powdrill Road, Prestons, in southwest Sydney
• Deceased Worker:

The incident occurred just weeks after the worker had started employment at the facility. SafeWork NSW has been notified and is investigating the circumstances, with a report to be prepared for the NSW Coroner.

SafeWork NSW is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the incident. NSW Police are also investigating, and a report will be prepared for the NSW Coroner. The investigation will examine the worker’s training, the forklift’s condition, site safety procedures, and traffic management between the two warehouses.

SafeWork NSW is appealing for any workers, contractors, or members of the public who were at or near the Powdrill Road industrial site on Friday, 25 July 2025 between 5:00am and 6:30am 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 members of the public who were at or near the Powdrill Road industrial site on Friday, 25 July 2025 between 5:00am and 6:30am to come forward with information. Witnesses can contact SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or submit a report via the SafeWork NSW website.