A heavy vehicle striking and killing a resources employee is simply the beginning of more tragedies to come, an advocate warned. Coworkers and loved ones are still reeling from the sudden loss of...
Tag - Fatality
Information on fatal mining accidents across the globe are contained in Australasian mine safety journal archives. read detailed accident investigation reports and other reports ranging from on the scene reporting of fatal accidents to information on court proceedings associated with fatal mining accidents.
A mine worker who was fatally struck by a large locomotive will be fondly remembered. Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the tragic loss of Jody Byrne who died on 7 February 2023, shortly after a...
Authorities are investigating how a large locomotive struck and killed a resources employee. WorkSafe, the Office of National Rail Safety Regulator and Western Australian Police Force are trying to...
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...
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...
An adventurer submerged himself in cool, burning liquid before passing away at an abandoned resources operation. Authorities recently found a 33-year-old male who drowned in a man-made lake at...
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 remote employee who died on the job was remembered as both a diligent and loyal team member. The late Terry Hogan was recently mourned almost two months after the fly-in fly-out worker died from a...
