Tyler Nield: Snake Valley man killed in accident at Oreco woodchipping, Howlong

A Snake Valley father who died in a horror woodchipping machinery accident has been remembered as an “outgoing bloke”.

Tyler Nield was killed in a machinery accident in Howlong.

A Snake Valley man killed in a horrific workplace machinery accident after just two days on the job, has been remembered as a “devoted father” and “outgoing bloke” who worked hard to provide for his family.

Tyler Nield, 28, died at the Oreco Group woodchipping facility at Howlong in New South Wales on Tuesday, after paramedics were called about 12.10pm following an accident.

The father of two was a contractor for Oreco Group, and had only been working at the facility for two days.

Tyler Nield was a contractor for Oreco Group, and had only been working at the facility for two days. Picture: Facebook

Tyler Nield has been remembered as a “devoted dad”. Picture: Facebook

Family friend Kate Langley wrote Mr Nield and his “long term partner” Annie had purchased their first home a couple of years ago.

“Tyler was an outgoing friendly bloke, worked hard to provide for Annie and their two beautiful boys,” she said.

“He was a devoted father and loving partner.”

She has created a GoFundMe page to help ease some of the “financial stress” which, as of Friday morning, has since raised more than $11,000 for the young family.

Police from the Murray River Police District established a crime scene at the site of the accident.

SafeWork NSW is now investigating the incident.

“SafeWork NSW is investigating a fatality of a plant operator who died at a wood chipping facility at Howlong yesterday,” a spokesman said.

“SafeWork’s investigation is ongoing.”

A NSW police spokeswoman said a report would be prepared for the coroner.