WorkSafe investigates death of worker at North Coogee

WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death this morning of a worker at a North Coogee salt refinery.

He was reported to have been working with a conveyor belt when he was caught in the belt.

WorkSafe investigators examine the circumstances of incidents with a view to ensuring compliance and preventing future incidents of a similar nature.

WorkSafe 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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