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Impala mine

Multiple underground mine workers suffer fatal fall

Almost a dozen subterranean employees plunged to their death. Authorities are examining how lifting machinery fatally dropped 11 night shift workers at Implats’ Impala mine. Investigators are...

Roof bolting machine fatality

Machinery catches, kills underground mine worker

A resources employee became fatally injured while repairing subterranean equipment. Authorities recently investigated how a roof bolting machine killed an underground mine worker at an undisclosed...

Water truck spotter

Employer sentenced after truck operator fatally struck

A heavy vehicle reversed into and killed a worker, resulting in severe penalties for the responsible company. Authorities recently examined how a contracted truck driver became fatally struck by a...

Mine truck driver ejected

Mine truck accident fatally ejects operator

A heavy vehicle driver became airborne after suffering a deadly collision. Authorities recently investigated circumstances surrounding a service truck accident that fatally catapulted an operator...

Dipper bucket door

Heavy machinery crushes, kills coal worker

A resources employee passed away after plant and equipment mangled him. Authorities recently examined how earthmoving machinery fatally crushed a maintenance worker at an undisclosed mine. “A...

Wayne Ugle

Mine worker dies from serious health condition

A resources employee passed away from a severe medical episode. Colleagues, friends and loved ones are mourning the sudden loss of Wayne Ugle. The 41-year-old former BHP labour hire worker died from...