A MAN has died after being struck by a reversing forklift at a container yard in Banksmeadow, Sydney, on Thursday night (21 April).
NSW Police said in a statement the man, believed to be in his 50s, suffered serious injuries as a result of the workplace accident.
NSW Ambulance has confirmed to DCN that paramedics responded to reports of the incident just before 1930 on the night of 21 April.
It was confirmed four paramedic crews, including road crews and an aeromedical crew, were called to a warehouse at a container yard on Coal Pier Road in Banksmeadow.
Paramedics treated the man at the scene before transporting him to St George Hospital in critical condition.
“Despite the best efforts of emergency staff, the man died in hospital,” an NSW Police statement said.
“Officers attached to Eastern Beaches Police Area Command attended and established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the incident,” it said.
According to a customer update seen by DCN, ANJ Container Services – which runs a container yard on Coal Pier Road – temporarily suspended operations on the evening of 21 April. The update said operations would recommence on Saturday 23 April.
Police said Safework NSW have commenced an investigation into the incident, and that a report will be prepared for the coroner.
ANJ Container Services did not respond to a request for comment.
