Roofer dies after eight-metre fall

WorkSafe is investigating following the death of a roofer from a fall at a commercial factory in Vermont on Saturday.

It is understood the 55-year-old fell approximately eight metres through a fragile roof surface onto a concrete floor about 10.30am.

The man sustained serious head injuries and later died in hospital.

The death is the 41st confirmed workplace fatality for 2025. There were 41 work-related deaths at the same time last year.