'Will be missed': Tributes for man killed in Meriton construction site incident
Tributes have poured for a man who was killed at a Meriton construction site in Sydney's north-west, as another worker fights for his life in hospital.
Two men were rushed to hospital after a concrete pump is believed to have fallen on the pair at the site on Pennant Hills Road in Carlingford about 9am yesterday.
Paulo Mau'u later succumbed to his injuries and died.
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Paulo Mau'u later succumbed to his injuries and died in hospital. Facebook
His loved ones remembered his "good vibes and energy" on social media, adding that the situation was "tragic".
"Rest in love cousin. Condolences and love to my aunty and my cousins during this time," one said.
"My condolence to the Mau'u family for the tragic loss of Paulo who went to work and never went home yesterday also to our other brother who is fighting for life in the hospital," another said.
"Couldn't believe the news, will forever miss your good vibes and energy, love ya ma uso. You truly will be missed," a third said.
The second man, aged in his 30s, remains in hospital in critical condition.
Meriton said it was "deeply saddened" by the incident.
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Meriton said it was "deeply saddened" by the incident. Nine
"Our hearts go out to their families, friends, and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time," a spokesperson said.
Premier Chris Minns said he is "terribly sorry for that family".
"I feel great distress when a worker, particularly someone in a physical industry, goes to work and doesn't return home," he said at a press conference today.
"There are many jobs in our state, notwithstanding rapid advances for occupational health and safety, that are just dangerous."
NSW Police is investigating the matter, and the incident has been referred to SafeWork.
Meriton said it is cooperating with investigations.
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