Deceased
Alec Samuel Meikle
Demographics
17y, male
Date of death
2008-10-13
Finding date
2015-01-30
Cause of death
Hanging (self-inflicted)
AI-generated summary
Alec Meikle was a 17-year-old apprentice in New South Wales who experienced bullying and harassment at his workplace at Downer EDI from January to May 2008. The incidents included creation of a 'Sphincter Dilation Chart' recording his work mistakes with an implied threat of sexual assault as a 'prize', exposure to practical jokes including contact cleaner ignited near him, and derogatory comments. He developed major depressive disorder, attempted suicide in August 2008, and returned to New Zealand in September 2008. He died by suicide there in October 2008. The coroner found the workplace environment was a substantial contributing factor to his depression. While NSW practitioners provided appropriate care, the coroner lacked jurisdiction to determine findings as the death occurred in New Zealand. The case highlights risks of workplace bullying in apprentice settings and the complexity of adolescent depression and suicide prediction.
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