Farmer struck and killed by machinery

A man in his 40’s has died after being struck by a post hole digger at a farm in Raywood, north of Bendigo.

Published: 19 June 2019

It is believed the farmer was using the machinery when an attachment failed, causing the equipment to hit him.

WorkSafe is investigating the incident.

The fatality brings the number of workplace deaths this year to 13, two more than at the same time last year.

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