Coal conveyor swung wildly due to wrong step say investigators
Mining equipment dangerously swayed after a lapse of judgement. Authorities recently suspected an incorrect instrument, lack of care and poor leadership of hospitalising a worker...
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Regulator investigates ‘shocking’ mine fatality
by Wayne
Authorities are examining circumstances surrounding a workplace death. Mineral Resources recently confirmed an external employee sadly passed away, prompting it to suspend operations. “At approximately...
Anti mining protestor suspected of lighting uncontrolled fire at Qld coal mine
by Wayne
An environmental demonstrator was accused of unlawfully igniting property in Central Queensland’s Isaac region. Coedie McAvoy recently shared a social media post of himself standing...
Authority investigates driverless vehicle accident
by Wayne
Officials are examining what caused autonomous machinery to crash. The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) is still trying to determine how a...
Employer ‘deeply regrets’ heavy vehicle’s deadly fall
by Wayne
A multinational company expressed condolences after a fatal truck accident occurred at one of its operations. Hanson Construction recently pleaded guilty to failing to maintain...
Bollé Safety Excellence Prescription Program
by Wayne
Simple, reliable and accessible, Bollé Safety’s Excellence Prescription Program has made managing prescription safety eyewear a lot easier. The program involves a combination of on-site...
Unstable ground fatally flips heavy vehicle operator
by Wayne
A volatile surface claimed the life of a mine worker. Authorities recently examined what caused a haul truck to fatally overturn at an undisclosed operation...
Authorities investigate critical workplace accident
by Wayne
A health and safety regulator is examining what caused an employee to suffer severe injuries. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) recently launched an investigation...
Proponent rolls out 120 automated heavy vehicles
by Wayne
An autonomous technology company will supply dozens of driverless trucks to a $2.1 billion development. Hexagon AB is rolling out 120 automated road trains at...
Mining giant commends ‘brave’ FIFO worker for criticising unsafe conditions
by Wayne
A resources multinational honoured a remote employee who reported a substandard work environment. BHP recently commended a female team member who complained about unsafe conditions...