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Timber mill death under investigation


Friday, 01 June, 2018

Timber mill death under investigation

A workplace incident at a Benalla timber mill has led to the death of a man in his 20s.

It is believed the man died after becoming entangled on a conveyor belt.

WorkSafe Victoria is investigating.

The fatality brings the number of confirmed workplace deaths to 11 in 2018, which is the same as at this time last year.

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