Worker crushed to death in Rozelle Bay wharf accident
A man, believed to be in his 50s, has been crushed to death while working on a wharf in Sydney’s inner west.
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A worker has been crushed to death at a wharf in Sydney’s inner west today.
Police are on scene at the waterfront of Rozelle Bay where they were called to reports something had fallen on one of the workers, a man believed to be in his 50s.
“At 10.30am emergency services were called to James Craig Rd, Rozelle following reports of a workplace incident,” a police spokeswoman said.
“Officers from Leichhardt Police Area Command and Marine Area Command were in attendance and have established a crime scene.”
“A man believed to be in his 50s died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.
“A report will be prepared for the coroner.”
SafeWork NSW are expected to investigate as well.
Rozelle Bay is a busy working marine district with numerous wharves and boat repairers.
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