Safework NSW has reported a fatal incident where a tipper truck has rolled over a mechanic in Tumut. According to the report, a 50-year-old mechanic suffered fatal crush injuries, whilst working on...
Tag - mining incident
Read the latest archived information on mining incidents from Australia and internationally. Australasian Mine Safety Journal provides coverage and technical information on mining incidents.
A mining incident is the instance of a happening, an event or occurrence involving safety or environment at a mine site. An incident may include property damage, personnel damage including injury/fatality or environmental damage.
Mining incidents are typically recorded and investigated to prevent a recurrence.
Mt Gibson Iron Limited (Mount Gibson or the Company) is investigating a rock fall in the main pit of Koolan Island mine. Mount Gibson Iron provides the following update on mining operations at the...
The Queensland Coal Mines Inspectorate has reported an incident where a scraper has rolled over on surface mine. A loaded scraper has rolled onto its side when endeavouring to traverse from a lower...
NSW Resources Regulator has published an investigation report into a dangerous incident that occurred at Ashton Coal Mine, Camberwell. On 30 May 2019, a dangerous incident involving an unplanned...
Resources Safety & Health Queensland has reported an incident involving a worker been struck by a gauge and some fluid during maintenance. BHP forms heritage body with Banjima native title...
Resources Safety & Health Queensland has reported an incident where a worker was struck by a moving stairway on a truck. According to report, a coal mine worker was struck by a moving stairway on...
The NSW Resources Regulator has released a report of an excavator that overturned in open cut coal mine. A 30 tonne excavator conducting rehabilitation work was being walked backwards when one track...
Medusa Mining (MML) has reported the death of a company employee, after a fatal accident occurred at its Philippine operations. The company’s subsidiary, Philsaga Mining, operates the Co-O mine...
A mine explosion at Anglo American Grosvenor mine near Moranbah in Queensland Australia occurred on the 6th May 2020. We have prepared a range of information and Frequently Asked Questions in...
The CFMEU has slammed Anglo American over another high potential gas related incident that occurred at the Anglo American Moranbah North mine this morning. According to reports, the Moranbah North...
