A REPORT by the coroner and workplace safety officials has recommended no charges be laid following the death of Ipswich resident Christopher Fenton in a workplace incident last year.
Mr Fenton, 18, was crushed to death by the forklift he was operating on October 5 last year during a shift at Foodpartners, the meat-processing department at JBS Swift abattoir at Dinmore.
He had worked there for about six weeks according to his family, who had previously criticised investigators for not keeping them up to date on the progress of their report.
An investigation by Queensland Workplace Health and Safety (WPHS) officials was initiated straight after the incident and only recently wrapped up.
“A thorough investigation was undertaken by workplace, health and safety inspectors into this tragic incident,” a spokesman said in a statement.
“After full consideration of all the relevant factors of the matter by Workplace Health and Safety legal officers it was determined that charges would not be laid.”
They said Mr Fenton’s family are aware of the report’s findings but the confidential WPHS report will not be made public.
A Queensland Coroner’s report has also investigated the matter.
“The matter was investigated by the Coroner. The Coroner has finalised his investigation,” a spokesman said Mr Fenton’s mother Elizabeth Fenton and sister Rebecca Fenton said they still had concerns about the circumstances surrounding his death.
JBS Swift Australia said they will not comment on the report.
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