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Worker dies after forklift incident

A 25-year-old stonemason died after an incident involving a forklift at a Somerton factory yesterday.

Published: 13 October 2021

It is understood the forklift was being operated on a sloping driveway when it tipped and crushed a worker who was standing nearby.

WorkSafe is investigating.

The death brings the workplace fatality toll to 44 for 2021.

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