WorkSafe investigates recycling truck death

WorkSafe is investigating the death of a truck driver during the collection of documents for secure disposal at a property in Pakenham on Friday.

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It is believed the 28-year-old man was working alone attempting to empty a bin when he became entangled in a lifting mechanism and was crushed inside the back of the truck about 10am.

The death is the 44th confirmed workplace fatality for 2024. There were 71 work-related deaths at the same time last year.