WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death yesterday of a 72-year-old farmer at Maya in WA's Mid-West, around 240km NNE of Perth.
The man was reported to have been jump-starting an old tractor in order to use it to release a bogged truck when the tractor struck him. It then continued travelling into a paddock where it hit trees and started a fire.
WorkSafe investigators examine the circumstances of incidents with a view to ensuring compliance and preventing future incidents of a similar nature.
There have been five reported deaths in the Agriculture Forestry and Fishing sector in WA this year.
WorkSafe WA Commissioner Darren Kavanagh said any work-related death was a tragedy, and relayed his sincere condolences to the man's family.
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