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Young Worker Dies in Woodchipper Tragedy | Adelaide News
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A tragic workplace death has shaken the Adelaide Hills: 26-year-old Josh Thomson-Parkin was found dead inside a woodchipper at a Charleston job site, his body discovered Wednesday by his father after he failed to return home Tuesday. His wife had alerted authorities earlier that morning. Josh’s father believes the machine may have jammed and that his son was attempting to clear it alone — raising serious questions about safety protocols and supervision. The employer says they’re heartbroken and focused on supporting the grieving family, while SafeWork SA and police launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this devastating loss.
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