Tragedy as tradie, 29, dies of a horror head injury in an industrial accident at a quarry in South Australia
- A man from the Barossa region died in an industrial accident at the Truro quarry
- The 29-year-old tradesman was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics
- The tragic accident is the first work-related death in South Australia this year
A tradesman has died after an industrial accident at a quarry in South Australia.
Police were called to the Truro quarry, north east of Adelaide, on Tuesday morning after reports of a man with a head injury.
Upon arrival they found the 29-year-old from the Barossa region being treated by paramedics.
He was later pronounced dead at the scene.
A tradesman has died after an industrial accident at the Truro quarry in South Australia
7News reported the man had become became entangled in a conveyor.
Crime Scene and SafeWork SA investigators are conducting inquiries into the incident.
'SAPOL Crime Scene Investigators are assisting Officers from SafeWork SA who have attended and are investigating the incident,' a South Australian police media statement reads.
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Safework SA confirmed the tragic accident is the first work-related death recorded in the state this year.
'SafeWork SA offers condolences to his family, friends and colleagues at this distressing and sad time,' a Safework SA media statement reads.
'Investigations are continuing and we are unable to provide any further information at this time.'
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Safework SA investigators said the accident was the first work place death in the state in 2020
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