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Worker Killed in Bulldozer Rollover at Port of Brisbane Cement Site

Authorities have opened a workplace safety investigation.

Overview

  • Emergency services were called to Bulk Terminals Drive at about 6:20am on Friday.
  • Paramedics found the man in a life-threatening condition and declared him dead at the scene.
  • Queensland Fire Department stabilised the overturned bulldozer, which was partly resting against another machine with its rear propped by a jack.
  • Police say they are working with Workplace Health and Safety and will prepare a report for the coroner.
  • The site is operated by Sunstate Cement Ltd, which declined to comment, and police are not treating the death as suspicious.