Man crushed by water tank in regional Victoria

WorkSafe Victoria is investigating an incident in which a man died after being crushed by a 600-kilogram water tank at a Barwon Downs property last week.

The safety watchdog said the 79-year-old was helping unload the 31,700-litre tank off a truck when it fell on him.

The incident happened on Thursday morning.

WorkSafe Victoria figures show 61 workers have been killed at work this year.

The source can be found here.