Workplace accident victim named
Police have released the name of the man killed in a workplace accident at Fletcher Reinforcing in Levin on Monday.
He was 58-year-old Andrew Robert d’Auriol from Levin.
Circumstances of the accident have not been released as Worksafe is carrying out an investigation, although Police confirmed it involved a fall.
Fletcher Building CEO Ross Taylor issued a statement in response to the accident.
“On behalf of Fletcher Building I want to express my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of our contractor who died in an incident at our Fletcher Reinforcing site in Levin.
“This is devastating news for those who knew and loved him. The site has been closed and we are supporting our staff through this difficult time. We will be working closely with the Police and Worksafe.”
Mr d’Auriol leaves behind a wife and two children.
A service will be held for him at The Salvation Army Worship and Community Centre, Durham Street, Levin, on Saturday, 1 December, at 1pm.