Roof collapse kills mine worker
A structural failure ended a resources employee’s life. Authorities recently investigated how a roof collapse killed a mine worker. Investigators revealed the incident occurred while...
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Create unique PPE eyewear in seconds
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In 2016, Bollé Safety was one of the first companies to offer custom-tailored PPE eyewear. Now, we’re thrilled to announce our new-and-improved online customiser. This...
Investigators probe mine worker’s death
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Authorities are examining circumstances surrounding a missing resources employee’s fatality. Investigators recently confirmed a worker was unresponsive and died that same day at a mine...
Resources multinational ‘not responsible’ for killing coal employee says judge
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A mining giant cannot be faulted for one workplace fatality, a court found. Brisbane Magistrates Court recently ruled Anglo American was never responsible for the...
FIFO worker guilty of ‘assaulting’ heavily intoxicated colleague
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A remote employee was convicted of allegedly attacking a coworker who consumed large amounts of alcohol. Former BHP employee Ryan John Zabaznow was recently found...
Inexperienced operator rolls heavy vehicle
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A wide-eyed employee turned a truck over on its axis. Authorities recently investigated how a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) rolled over a strip of land...
Rock slab fatally strikes distracted resources employee
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A heavy stone killed a mine worker while fitting equipment. A rock slab recently shifted and fatally struck a distracted resources employee. Investigators revealed the...
Employer blamed for worker crushed to death
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A national contractor failed to maintain a safe employment environment, killing a team member on the job. Hansen Yuncken recently entered into an enforceable undertaking...
Embracing safety 4.0: A game-changer for the mining industry
by Wayne
The mining industry has been synonymous with safety but the concept of ‘safety’ has witnessed a radical transformation. We are now experiencing the dawn of...
Machinery falls and crushes employee to death
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Load lifting equipment became unbalanced and fatally struck a worker. Authorities recently examined how a forklift mast weighing up to 2.7 tonnes topped and fell...