A worker has died following a forklift incident at a quarry in Sheldon, with the fatality confirmed and an investigation now underway.
Emergency Response At Sheldon Quarr
Emergency services were called to a quarry on West Mount Cotton Road in Sheldon at about 2:20 pm on Monday, 20 April after reports a worker had suffered serious injuries in a forklift-related incident.
Paramedics attended the scene and treated the man for life-threatening injuries. Despite treatment efforts, he was declared dead at the scene.
The worker is believed to have been crushed by a forklift while on site, with the circumstances surrounding the incident yet to be established.
Investigation Underway Into Sheldon Quarry Death
The fatal incident at the Sheldon quarry is now under investigation by Resources Safety and Health Queensland, which has confirmed the matter remains an active inquiry.
Authorities have indicated that investigations are continuing, with no further details released at this stage. The focus remains on determining how the incident occurred.
Second Workplace Fatality In Recent Days
The Sheldon quarry death is the second fatal workplace incident in the Greater Brisbane area within a week. A separate incident in Tingalpa days earlier resulted in the death of a worker who was reportedly crushed between two trucks at a job site.
Both incidents are now subject to investigation, with inquiries continuing into the circumstances surrounding each case.
Limited Details As Inquiries Continue
At this stage, only limited information has been made available about the events leading up to the Sheldon quarry fatality. Investigations remain ongoing as authorities continue to examine the incident.
Published 21-Apr-2026
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