Queensland man dies after being crushed by fibreglass pool at work
A man in his 50s has died after being crushed by a fibreglass pool at work.
Paramedics were called to Barrier Reef Pools, a pool manufacturing business, in Beaudesert south-west of Brisbane just before 10am.
The fibreglass pool was being hoisted by a crane when it came crashing down on the worker, who couldn't be saved.
A man has died in an accident at a pool firm near Brisbane. Nine
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Queensland Ambulance told 9news.com.au the man was treated for critical injuries but died at the scene.
Queensland Police said a report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Queensland Workplace Health and Safety are investigating the incident.
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The man died following a workplace accident in Beaudesert this morning. Google Maps
Police at the scene of a workplace accident in Beaudesert. 9News
Neighbouring businesses told 9News they were unaware something had happened until they heard emergency services rushing to the scene.
Barrier Reef Pools is one of the largest fibreglass pool manufacturers in Australia.
9News has contacted the company but it declined to comment.
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