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Collapsed coal conveyor

Conveyor falls, fatally crushes coal employee

Mine equipment collapsed onto and killed a worker. Authorities recently examined how a conveyor fatally struck a resources crew member on 15 April 2024 at an undisclosed coal operation. “A...

Western Ridge project

New $1B mining project approved

A mineral producer is proceeding with a major resources development worth US$943 million ($1.4 billion). BHP’s board of directors recently gave the nod for its new Western Ridge Crusher...

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Collapsed conveyor

Conveyor suddenly collapses after poor risk assessment

Equipment failed without notice due to inadequate hazard evaluation, an investigation found. A side discharge conveyor suddenly collapsed without warning at an undisclosed screening plant on 4 August...

Conveyor belt

Employer accepts blame for unguarded conveyor accident

A mineral producer admitted it should have done more to prevent an employee from being entangled in machinery. A female worker’s right arm should never have been trapped between an unguarded...

Appin colliery conveyor accident

Employer admits failure to keep coal workers safe

Part of a multinational mining company conceded it should have done more to prevent employee incidents at a coal operation. A subsidiary of BHP recently admitted it failed to maintain a safe and...

Conveyor belt

Horrific conveyor accident kills worker

Authorities are examining circumstances surrounding an equipment-related workplace death. Police, WorkSafe Western Australia and the State Department of Fire and Emergency Services recently...

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