Australian Printer understands the accident took place at Ultra Press, a commercial and trade printer specialising in large format printing. The company was unavailable for comment at the time of publishing.

The NSW Ambulance Service told Australian Printer that when paramedics arrived they found the man, said to be in his mid thirty’s, “Still trapped in the machinery with severe head and upper body injuries.”

It is not yet known, which piece of machinery was involved in the accident, however the company owns a Roland Ultra 6 – six colour press, a Roland Ultra 5 – four colour press and a Roland Ultra 5 – four colour press.

According to national media, WorkCover and police have launched an investigation.

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