A CUSTOMER at the Frankston Regional Recycling and Recovery Centre has been injured after being struck by machinery at the Skye facility.
The female was struck by a loader excavator at 12:30pm on 11 October, and was taken to the Alfred Hospital via an ambulance. She has since been released from care.
WorkSafe were informed and attended the site to begin determining how the incident occurred.
Frankston Council CEO Dennis Hovenden put out a statement that said “council has been made aware of an incident involving a person being struck by machinery at the Frankston Regional Recycling and Recovery Centre. We are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident while attending to the welfare of the injured customer. Following the incident Council immediately notified WorkSafe who are investigating alongside Council.”
“The driver involved is receiving the appropriate support. This is a terrible incident and I would like to offer my sincere apologies to the person involved,” Mr Hovenden said.
The recycling centre is back open after closing on the day after the incident.
