A 25-year-old footy player is among two workers who were killed in separate workplace accidents just hours apart.
Labourer Todd Retallack was working on a roof of machinery dealer McIntosh & Son in Katanning, 275km south east of Perth, when he fell at about 9.40am, The West Australian reported.
He was taken to Katanning Hospital and later airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital, where he died.
Mr Retallack was remembered by his Boxwood Hill footy club team mates for his ‘cheeky grin, no fuss attitude, and love of life’.
‘On behalf of the Boxwood Hills Football Club, supporters, the community, and the surrounding districts, our hearts go out to his friends and the Retallack family,’ Boxwood Hill Football Club president Shane Davy said.
‘We’re all around to help you get through the tragic time.’
Just hours after the accident at Katanning, a truck driver was crushed to death by a prime mover that rolled over him as he worked underneath in Narrikup, some 400km south east of Perth.
The 45-year-old man died at scene.
Labourer Todd Retallack was working on a roof of machinery dealer McIntosh & Son in Katanning, 275km south east of Perth, when he fell
Mr Retallack was taken to Katanning Hospital and later airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital, where he died
WorkSafe is investigating both incidents.
Reports will be prepared for the coroner.
