Daniel Squillari: Tributes for ‘larrikin’ dad who died in horrific workplace accident after falling 20m to his death when a windfarm tower collapsed at Lake Proserpine
A man who died after falling from a wind turbine has been remembered as a loving father and a magnanimous larrikin.
Daniel Squillari, 34, fell 20 meters last week when a wind tower he was working on collapsed at Lake Proserpine on the Whitsunday Coast of north Queensland.
The father-of-two was helping to build a meteorological mast at the site when disaster struck.
His colleagues gave him CPR until paramedics arrived.
The young father is remembered as a big-hearted larrikin with a huge personality as the community rallies around his partner Tamara and their children
Mr Squillari was assessed for serious injuries but tragically died at the scene.
He started his career as a metal fabricator in Cairns before taking a job at Sundown Engineering, where he completed his training as a young man.
Former owners Ian and Michelle Coubrough describe Mr Squillari as a hard worker and skilled aluminum welder.
“He was a very loving family man,” Mrs. Coubrough told the newspaper Cairns Post.
“He was a hard-working man and he was very good at what he did.”
Mr Squillari was assessed for serious injuries but tragically died at the scene
The young father is remembered as a big-hearted larrikin with a huge personality as the community rallies around his partner Tamara and their children.
“His absence leaves a void that can never be filled [is] deeply missed,” Ms. Squillari wrote on social media.
“His love and light will live on forever in our hearts and we thank you for all your love and support.”
All activities at the Lake Proserpine workplace have been suspended while Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) investigates the accident.
Daniel Squillari, 34, fell 20 meters when a wind tower collapsed at Lake Proserpine on the Whitsunday Coast, north Queensland, on Thursday afternoon (stock image of the area)
“WHSQ is investigating an incident involving the construction of a wind measurement tower that occurred on April 25,” a spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia.
“WHSQ inspectors have visited the scene of the incident and their investigation into the matter continues.
“As this is an active investigation, WHSQ is unable to provide any further information at this time.”
The police will prepare a report for the coroner.