Man killed in workplace accident named

Police at the scene of a fatal workplace accident in Silverdale on Friday. Photo / Doug Sherring

Police have released the name of the man killed in a workplace incident in Silverdale on Friday.

He was Peter Donald Tregoweth, 57, from the North Shore.

He died on Friday morning at a factory in Silverdale after heavy timber fell on him while he was working.

Police have referred the matter to the Coroner and WorkSafe is investigating the incident.