Colleagues, loved ones and fans are reeling from a workplace tragedy in Queensland. Ron Selig reportedly tried to repair a storm damaged workshop roof and free-fell to the ground on 26 November 2022...
Category - MINING HAZARDS
This section covers hazards associated with surface and underground mining.
A young man quickly realised a major mining thoroughfare is no place for ‘monkeying’ around in Central Queensland. The 15-year-old thought it was a great idea to climb the Aurizon coal...
Officials are examining circumstances surrounding a workplace fatality in Central Queensland’s Isaac region. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WorkSafe) and the Queensland Police Service...
Fossil fuel executives complained about a lack of career advancement and incentives resulting from one workplace fatality. Russell Uhr has neither been promoted nor received any performance bonuses...
NSW Mines Rescue is part of the Coal Services group that provides specialised health and safety services to help protect the health and safety of those working in the NSW coal industry. They also...
A resources mogul began converting a fossil fuel operation into a major renewable project. Andrew Forrest recently confirmed ambitious plans to transition a controversial coal mine into a green...
An electrical safety warning indicator specialist and exclusive distributor for Allen-Bradley products across the South Pacific region renewed their affiliation. NHP will continue to be an exclusive...
Authorities are examining whether a lifting accident involving a heavy vehicle killed a resources employee. Investigators are trying to determine whether anti-two blocking devices could have...
A mineral producer admitted it totally failed to instruct an employee in how to perform duties, resulting in a fatal blow to the head. Two entities owned by Kara Resources recently pleaded guilty for...
A multinational resources producer temporarily stopped mineral production because the ground shook violently. Mining work was suspended after several employees reported an earthquake at BHP’s...
Two resources multinationals were litigated over serious workplace concerns. BHP Coal was recently sued for allegedly failing to manage occupational health and safety risks at the Goonyella Riverside...
A machine operator died while attempting to navigate around a car parked at a work site. Authorities recently examined circumstances surrounding a worker who was fatally electrocuted in September...
