Finding into death of Chew Han Eng

32y · Male·Stab injury to the chest with haemopneumothorax and significant blood loss

A 32-year-old Malaysian worker died from a stab wound to the left chest sustained during a violent altercation at a winery accommodation facility. The deceased, along with two other workers, confronted another worker at his residence following a dispute over transportation. During the ensuing assault, the person being attacked stabbed all three assailants with a knife. The deceased died from haemopneumothorax and blood loss due to the stab injury. The coroner accepted that the stabbing was an act of self-defence and no criminal charges were laid. This case has no direct clinical lessons but highlights the occupational risks faced by migrant workers in Australia, including workplace disputes and violence.