Finding into death of PX O

49y · Male·Complications of a right superficial femoral artery injury (operated) following a workplace incident

A 49-year-old man died from complications of a right superficial femoral artery injury sustained when he was struck by a circular saw at a landscaping worksite. Despite receiving immediate first aid, emergency transport via helicopter, and aggressive surgical and ICU management including resuscitation, he died from the combined effects of profound blood loss, shock, coagulopathy, and hypoxic brain injury from prolonged cardiac arrest. The deceased was a newly employed labourer who had been instructed not to use power tools but did so against direction. Deficiencies included inadequate formal training documentation, lack of Safe Work Method Statements, and equipment defects (missing safety lock bolt, jammed safety guard). The employer subsequently implemented appropriate compliance measures following WorkSafe improvement notices.