Worker killed in scaffold collapse WA

The worker tragically killed near Dampier port on Saturday June 4 was working for Celtic Scaffolding.

The task he was performing was dismantling the suspended scaffolding from under the jelly ( this was Layer modular scaffold system).

The CFMEU understands that the scaffolding the worker was working on then fell to the water below taking him with it ( at approx 1pm).

His hard hat was spotted, an attempt was made to retrieve him but this was unsuccessful.

Police rescue retrieved the worker's body around 11:30pm.

CFMEU WA Organiser Brad Upton attended site with a representative from Rio Tinto.

The investigation continues.

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