WorkSafe investigating bee sting death

Friday, 17 November, 2017

A young worker has been killed by several bee stings at a property in Dunkeld.

He was in his 20s and is believed to have been employed as a gardener.

WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the incident.

The man’s death takes to 22 the total number of workplace fatalities this year, compared to 25 fatalities at the same time last year.

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