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Contractor death at BlueScope steelworks

November 18, 2025 6:13 am in by
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A tragedy has rocked the BlueScope steelworks at Port Kembla.

In a statement, a BlueScope spokesperson says that just before 10.30am Monday morning, a fatal incident occurred at the Port Kembla Steelworks, involving a male contractor in his mid-twenties, who was working opposite the Number 5 Stockhouse.

It’s understood a steel beam being lifted by a crane has fallen and fatally struck the contractor.

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Bluescope says its immediate priority is supporting their people, the first responders, and the family of those involved.

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