A Dunsborough man claims he broke his dentures when he tripped over leaving his property, which had been caged in by the local council doing roadworks in the area.
The resident of Chieftan Crescent in the South West town, who wished to stay anonymous, said council workers padlocked a six-foot fence to his carport, preventing him from getting in and out of his property without walking through the hazardous work site.
He reported the hazard to the City of Busselton and was told to send them an email about the situation.
He also claimed his rubbish bins had not been collected and his mail had not been dropped off during the roadworks because people were unable to gain access to his property.
He said there were no safety signs or witches hats around the hazards and he had tripped over in his driveway, injuring himself and breaking his dentures.
"It is a joke, there are no bollards or safety tape," he said.
"I am fenced off, I have no way of going in and out of my home without going through the work site.
"I just want my teeth fixed and medical bills paid."
City of Busselton director of engineering and work services Oliver Darby confirmed the City was undertaking works within the Chieftain Crescent area.
Mr Darby said it may take a while for the works to be completed and in the interim certain areas of the relevant road reserve were not available for public use and were consequently fenced off.
"The city has given reasonable notice (and will continue to do so) to residents potentially affected by these works," he said.
"The city apologises for any inconvenience caused by these works, but also asks for residents' patience as these works are undertaken for the benefit of the Dunsborough community and the public at large."
Mr Darby said the city's insurers were investigating the man's claim for damages, but rejected the other claims.
"The bins at this property are being emptied as scheduled. In fact, city officers have been physically taking the bins out and putting them back in to assist the resident following some issues highlighted to staff during the first week of construction."
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