A worker died at a Myer distribution facility in Ravenhall on Monday afternoon.
Emergency services were called to the site on Momentum Way in Ravenhall at 3pm on Monday September 9 after a worker was injured by a piece of machinery.
It’s understood the 27-year-old man was responding to a jammed item on an automated stock collection robot when he was crushed between moving parts of the machine.
Myer executive chair Olivia Wirth said management was working closely with WorkSafe to investigate the incident.
“Myer regrets to advise that there has been a fatality after a serious incident at our distribution facility in Melbourne,” Ms Wirth said in a statement.
“Myer continues to work with emergency services and WorkSafe, which has launched an investigation into the incident.
“All our thoughts are with the contractor’s family, friends and colleagues as we provide our full support at this very difficult time. This is a very sad day for Myer and our team members with access to support also being provided.”
The death is the 28th confirmed workplace fatality for 2024. There were 55 work-related deaths at the same time last year.
