Finding into death of Raymond James Trimby
Deceased
Raymond James Trimby
Demographics
74y, male
Date of death
2022-12-20
Finding date
2025-10-27
Cause of death
chest injuries sustained in a quad bike incident (driver)
AI-generated summary
A 74-year-old man died from chest injuries sustained in a quad bike rollover while mustering cattle on a dairy farm. He was not wearing a helmet, though the coroner noted this would not have prevented the fatal chest injuries. The quad bike had rollover protection installed. The case highlights the residual risks of quad bikes despite safety measures. WorkSafe identified that the farm lacked training and instruction for quad bike use, leading to improvement notices. The farm subsequently implemented induction training, safe use policies, and standard operating procedures. The coroner found no further recommendations necessary as the farm owners had addressed identified safety gaps.
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Contributing factors
- not wearing a helmet
- lack of training and instruction for quad bike use at the farm
- rough and uneven terrain with slight incline
- loss of control of quad bike
- quad bike tyre pressure lower than recommended
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