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Prosecutions following death

Monday 03 November 2008

A mine operator, a site senior executive and an equipment supplier have recently pleaded guilty to breaches of obligations under the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 in the Mareeba Industrial Magistrates Court, according to a statement from Queensland Chief Inspector of Mines Roger


FMG to defend charges

Monday 22 September 2008

Fortescue Metals Group is one of eight companies to face the Perth Magistrates Court over the deaths of two workers at a Pilbara camp site.


Zinifex prosecuted after death of worker

Monday 04 August 2008

Zinifex Port Pirie Pty has been prosecuted by SafeWork SA in the South Australian Industrial Relations Court following the death of 45-year-old employee, Greg Sleep in October 2004.


Inquest into miner’s death

Friday 11 July 2008

The driver of a shuttle car that crushed a miner against the wall of a central Queensland mine has told a coronial inquest a series of events could have led to the death.


Tasmanian mine under review

Thursday 05 June 2008

A 109 page coroner’s report has been released, revealing the cause of death of three Tasmanian miners working at Renison mine.


Amendments to Mine Safety Laws

Thursday 22 May 2008

The Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 has been amended by the Queensland Government's Clean Energy Act 2008.


Fatality at Cloudbreak Mine site

Monday 14 January 2008

AT about 4pm WST on Friday January 11, 2008, an incident occurred during the construction of the processing plant at the Cloudbreak Mine site involving an employee of United Construction, and which tragically resulted in the employee’s death.


Safety alert follows report into cyclone deaths

Monday 07 January 2008

SAFETY authorities in Western Australia have issued further recommendations to minimise hazards from cyclones impacting workplaces in the State’s north.


Coroner highlights contractor safety

Thursday 27 September 2007

THE recent coronial inquest into the death of a contractor at the Foxleigh Coal Mine in the Bowen Basin, highlights the challenges of the increasing reliance on contractors to provide services on mine sites, and recommendations to make the ‘zero harm’ goal a reality, according to a legal


Queensland fatalities still too high

Monday 27 August 2007

THE latest bulletin from the Queensland Injury Surveillance Unit (QISU) at the Mater has revealed that despite progressive safety efforts, mining remains an industry where the potential for serious injury is high.


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