09.10.2012

Crane operator fatality

A crane operator working for Boom Logistics was killed on Friday last week while loading drill rods onto a truck in Australia.

The man Warren Black, 37 was said to be driving a truck at the time and was crushed when one of the rods slipped off the fork truck, he is said to have died instantly. The incident occurred at J & S Engineering in Newcastle, New South Wales.
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Warren Black

WorkCover and detectives from the Central Hunter police have inspected the site and launched an investigation into the incident. Black leaves behind a pregnant wife and two children.

Boom Logistics chief executive officer Brenden Mitchell said: “We are all deeply saddened by this accident. Warren was well-liked by everyone at Boom and this comes as a great shock to us all. Boom’s priority is to support Warren’s family and colleagues.