Worker Fatally Crushed By Lift

WorkSafe

It is understood the 65-year-old man was performing regular maintenance and servicing works before he was located deceased at the bottom of a lift shaft.

WorkSafe is investigating.

The death is the 15th confirmed workplace fatality for 2026. There were 31 work-related deaths at the same time last year.

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