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Blackwater Coal Mine

Employer confirms potential second coal mine sale

A major mineral producer could start selling part of two Central Queensland operations. Whitehaven Coal recently revealed it would consider divesting significant stakes in its newly acquired...

Gas filled chamber death

Worker collapses, dies in poorly ventilated space

An employee suffered a deadly fall in suffocating conditions. A 3.8 metre deep chamber had inadequate and untested air circulation when a crew member fatally collapsed. Authorities recently examined...

Dozer ute accident

Heavy vehicle operator runs over ute blocking its path

A mine worker learnt the hard way not to park in a way that prevents other vehicles from entering and exiting. An operator recently thought it was a good idea to park his utility vehicle less than 30...

Diesel pump roof collapse

Mine roof collapses onto Qld coal worker

A structure unexpectedly fell onto a resources employee. Authorities recently investigated a collapse at an undisclosed Queensland coal operation. A pick and carry crane tried to relocate roof...

Mine slurry pipe death

Metal pipe fatally strikes resources employee

A mine worker died shortly after coming into contact with a heavy conduit. Authorities recently examined how a crew member became fatally struck by a pipe at an undisclosed mine on 1 March 2024...

Truck mixer accident

Speeding ‘auto pilot’ driver writes off truck

A distracted, lead-footed operator caused his employer’s heavy vehicle to become a total loss. Authorities recently examined why an employee drove into oncoming traffic and wrote off a loaded...

Greentek Safety Mate animation

Greentek Gloves: Leading the Way in Sustainability

In an industry where innovation and sustainability are paramount, our GreenTek range has set a new benchmark. Initially acclaimed for its ingenious approach of repurposing recycled plastic bottles...

Bus door

Heavy vehicle door fatally crushes operator

A driver passed away while exiting a large transporter. Authorities recently examined circumstances leading up to an operator being trapped and killed by a bus door. Investigators suspect the worker...

Underground coal mine drowning

Poor ventilation kills underground coal employee

Ineffective air circulation took a subterranean mine worker’s life, an investigation found. Authorities recently examined why Christopher Finley drowned to death at Twin State Mining’s...