Victoria man dies in rural workplace incident near Shepparton
A man died at a property near Shepparton after being trapped under a loading ramp on Sunday.
Emergency services went to Evans Road, Waggarandall, about 40 kilometres north-east of Shepparton. A man was trapped under a loading ramp at about 10:20am on Sunday.
Advanced life support paramedics attended the property but the man died at the scene. The death is not being treated as suspicious.
WorkSafe has been notified and police will prepare a report for the coroner.
- About 10:20am on Sunday
- Time of incident
- Man trapped under loading ramp
- Incident type
- Death at scene
- Outcome
Why it mattersWorkplace deaths in rural Victoria highlight the risks of farm work and the need for safety protocols on rural properties.
AustraliaThis is one of many workplace deaths on Australian farms each year, underlining safety concerns in rural industries.
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