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Young Father Killed in Freak Nailgun Accident!

Announcement posted by WHS Solutions 08 Jul 2014

Yesterday, a New Zealand builder was killed in a freak accident after falling off a ladder and shooting himself in the chest with a nail gun.

ATTENTION ALL BUSINESS OWNERS


Yesterday, a New Zealand builder was killed in a freak accident after falling off a ladder and shooting himself in the chest with a nail gun.

Robert Barr, 31, died early yesterday morning after the incident on a rural property in Waipukurau, when a nail gun fired as he was climbing down a ladder. Tony Lepelaar, the Central Rugby and Sports Club premier manager and a builder by trade, said the manner of Mr Barr's sudden and unexpected death had rocked the small community.


It is reported that initially Mr Barr appeared in good spirits after the accident, seen walking around and eventually managing to pull the nail out. Mr Barr even walked onto the rescue helicopter which transported him to hospital. Unfortunately he died later in hospital from his injuries, the incident has been referred to the Coroner and Worksafe New Zealand has already begun its investigations. Mr Barr leaves behind his new wife and baby.


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