Investigation launched into Byerwen mine site fatality
This morning, RSHQ was notified of an incident that caused the death of a worker at the Byerwen mine infrastructure site, west of Mackay.
Although it is too early to identify a cause of the incident, initial reports indicate it involved a pick and carry crane.
An RSHQ coal inspector and an investigator from our Serious Incident Investigation Unit are attending the scene.
Our thoughts are with the worker’s family, friends and colleagues today.
We are committing to a thorough investigation but as that is now underway, we will be limited in what we can say going forward.
RSHQ has placed a heavy focus on the safety around pick and carry cranes, particularly in the past 12 months, through industry talks, safety alerts, and an animation to increase education and understanding.
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Last updated: 03 Aug 2024