WorkSafe Victoria has charged a hay and grain logistics company following the death of a worker at a storage shed in Willaura, south of Ararat, in December 2022.
A company has been charged after a tragic workplace incident that resulted in the death of a worker. The incident involved the worker being fatally impaled while carrying out their duties.
WorkSafe Victoria has filed charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, alleging breaches of workplace safety obligations. The charges relate to failing to provide a safe working environment and not taking reasonable measures to prevent such an incident from occurring.
This case highlights the critical importance of workplace safety and the responsibility of employers to protect their workers from harm. Investigations are ongoing, and the matter is set to be heard in court.