WorkSafe investigating Lara death

WorkSafe is investigating the death of a man in Lara at the weekend. (Supplied) 218360_01

WorkSafe has confirmed it is investigating the death of a man in Lara on Saturday.

WorkSafe said the 49-year-old man was helping move a steel rack with a forklift when the rack dislodged and fell on him about 8.45am.

The man died at the scene.

Worksafe said the death was the 45th workplace fatality across the state in 2021.