Frayza Ryan: Heartbreaking twist after dad is crushed to death at work

A father-of-three who died in a freak workplace accident was due to get married in just a few months time.

Frayza Ryan, 32, was crushed while working in the basket of an aerial work platform in the Perth suburb of O’Connor at a site managed by Sarich Building on March 3. 

Other workers were present at the site when Mr Ryan died but were unable to help him after the incident.  

Mr Ryan has been remembered as ‘an extremely proud father’ who was looking forward to his wedding.

Two hours before his death another worker died in Dalwallinu, in the Wheat Belt, in an incident that involved a forklift carrying a heavy load.

Family friend Bruce Bennett launched a GoFundMe for Mr Ryan to help his fiancée, Maddy Rickson, and his three children.

‘Frayz was a very popular guy and an extremely proud father of three amazing children,’ Mr Bennett wrote.

‘He was due to be married in a few months to his loving partner.

‘Unfortunately, due to a workplace accident, his life has been cut short.’

Police arrived to the O’Connor site who confirmed his death and WorkSafe has since launched an investigation into what went wrong. 

Sarich Building general manager, Patrick Chaney, extended his sympathies to Mr Ryan’s family at the time. 

‘Our thoughts are with the family, friends and workmates at this time,’ Mr Chaney said.

‘We’re working with authorities to assist with their inquiries and we’re not able to provide any further details of the incident.’

The worksite was closed on the day after Mr Ryan’s death.

Daily Mail Australia has contacted WorkSafe for comment.