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Melbourne worker fatally electrocuted after lift hits power lines

Jun 12th 2026 |

Melbourne worker fatally electrocuted after lift hits power lines

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WorkSafe is probing a fatal scissor lift incident that occurred in Melbourne last week.

A 34-year-old man was reportedly working on a scissor lift when it struck overhead power lines on Monday afternoon.

WorkSafe statistics reveal that there have been 20 fatalities at work during this year.

Originally published here.

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