An unexpected movement injured and ended the lives of multiple subterranean employees. Authorities recently examined how two workers passed away, and a further six suffered lost-time injuries at an...
Category - Conveyors
A globally relevant mineral producer was blamed for a workplace incident. WorkSafe recently initiated a prosecution under the Work Health and Safety Act against Evolution Mining (Mungari) and its...
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...
A resources worker passed away while attempting to save time. Authorities recently warned employers to ensure they adequately train staff members, following multiple workplace accidents. “A...
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...
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 at an undisclosed...
Multiple resources workers perished in an underground equipment tragedy. Colleagues, friends and loved ones recently mourned the sudden deaths of four employees at Sibanye-Stillwater’s...
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...
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...
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...
Authorities are examining circumstances surrounding an equipment-related workplace death. Police, WorkSafe Western Australia and the State Department of Fire and Emergency Services recently...
A family business received lighter punishment five years after an outsourced team member permanently lost a limb. Resource Recovery Solutions (RRS) successfully appealed a recent sentence over a...
