Horror as worker, 31, is killed at Cleanaway Lucas Heights Landfill
A recycling facility has been closed until further notice following the tragic death of a young employee at the site.
Emergency services arrived at the Cleanaway Lucas Heights landfill in Sydney’s south around 12pm on Tuesday after reports a man had been injured.
The 31-year-old man died on the spot, despite desperate attempts to resuscitate him.
A report is being prepared for the coroner.
“The incident has been reported to SafeWork NSW,” a police statement said.
According to Cleanaway, the Lucas Heights facility on Little Forest Rd. is a “drop-off and dumping site.”
A 31-year-old man has died at the Cleanaway Lucas Heights landfill in Sydney’s south
“We offer a free drop-off point for pre-sorted loads of paper and cardboard, steel and aluminium cans, scrap metal, limited quantities of crankcase oil and car batteries,” the website states.
It now also says: ‘The Lucas Heights Landfill is closed until further notice.’
A Cleanaway spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia the company will “cooperate with the relevant authorities”.
“Our thoughts at this time are with everyone affected by this tragic event,” the spokespeople said.
“As this incident is currently under investigation, it is not appropriate to comment further.”
Cleanaway Lucas Heights landfill is closed until further notice
Paramedics treated the man, but he died at the scene (stock photo)
SafeWork NSW confirmed that an investigation is currently underway.
“The investigation is ongoing. No further comment is available at this time,” a spokesperson said.