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Tenandra worksite death: Man killed at worksite near Warren

The workplace safety regulator is expected to investigate the death of an elderly man at a worksite in Tenandra, 14 kilometres north of Warren in central NSW, on Monday afternoon.

A man believed to be in his 70s is dead after a piece of machinery reportedly fell on him. Picture: Bill Hearne
A man believed to be in his 70s is dead after a piece of machinery reportedly fell on him. Picture: Bill Hearne

A man believed to be aged in his 70s has died after a piece of machinery reportedly fell on him at a worksite near Warren in central NSW.

Emergency services were called to the scene on Wonbobbie Road at Tenandra, 14 kilometres north of Warren and 110 kilometres northwest of Dubbo, about 5.30pm on Monday.

The man was treated at the scene but he died a short time later.

Police said the man was yet to be formally identified, but he is believed to be aged in his 70s.

Safe Work NSW has been notified of the death and police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/dubbo/tenandra-worksite-death-man-killed-at-worksite-near-warren/news-story/a59cb73d6ec1886f59c11cc65c12380f