Gardener’s Fatal Fall and the Hidden Danger | Aberdeen News

A gardener’s tragic death after a fall at Darnaway Castle highlights the deadly consequences of a seemingly minor accident. Norman Mackenzie, a 40-year veteran of Moray Estates, lost his life four days later from a rapidly spreading infection after a bamboo cane pierced his groin — with a piece of his jeans lodged deep inside. Despite continuing work that day, the undetected contamination led to septic shock and necrotising fasciitis. An inquiry found the accident preventable with a safer platform, and the company has since removed bamboo canes, improved safety protocols, and strengthened supervision — changes praised by the sheriff as vital steps forward. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/87ce5d3ea1de7dd7