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Dozer death

Mining boss dies after failing to brake

A resources decision-maker became fatally crushed due to not using his heavy vehicle’s stopping device. Jimmy Wooten Senior died shortly after a 2018 Komatsu D65PX-18 accidentally ran over him...

Coal mine excavator incident

Heavy machinery fatally strikes worker

A machine tragically hit and killed an employee. Authorities recently investigated how a worker became fatally struck by an excavator. WorkSafe is examining circumstances surrounding the incident...

Overturned dump truck

North Qld truck fatally pins employee after fall

A heavy vehicle crushed a resources worker to death after a rapid descent in the Whitsunday region. Authorities recently released conclusive findings from Adam Malone’s tragic workplace...

Overturned equipment

Unstable ground kills heavy vehicle operator

A volatile surface ended the life of a mine worker. Authorities recently examined why a heavy vehicle overturned and killed the operator at an undisclosed site on 16 May 2023. “A bulldozer...

Mobile crane

Investigation underway into employee’s sudden death

Authorities are examining circumstances surrounding a work site fatality. Investigators want to know exactly how a Hiab truck became energised and killed the operator. First responders were called...