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Worker killed at Curragh coal mine in Queensland's Bowen Basin :(
ABC News
Nov 21 2021

A 54-year-old mine worker has been killed in an accident at an open-cut coal mine in central Queensland, police have confirmed.

Key points:
All work at the Curragh mine has been suspended while the worker's death is investigated
Another worker was killed at the mine in January last year
Mine operator Coronado has offered "deepest sympathies" to family of the worker killed this morning
The Forensic Crash Unit went to the Curragh Coal Mine, north of Blackwater in the Bowen Basin, after the fatality was reported about 2:15am on Sunday.

A spokesperson for Coronado Global Resources, which operates the mine, said all work had been suspended while authorities conducted investigations.

"A full investigation is being conducted into the accident and Coronado is working with the Queensland police, the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and other authorities," the spokesperson said.

It is the second death at the mine in less than two years.

Goondiwindi man Donald Rabbit was killed on January 12, 2020 when he was trapped under heavy machinery.

That case is still the subject of legal proceedings.

Worker killed 'on duty'
A Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) spokesperson said the worker killed on Sunday was fatally injured while on duty.

"The incident occurred at approximately 12:43am," the spokesperson said.

"RSHQ inspectors are at site commencing inquiries into the nature and cause of the incident.

"The worker's family has been notified."

Coronado's spokesperson said the company offered "their deepest sympathies to the family, friends and workmates of the employee".

"The company is focused on supporting its workers at Curragh and counselling services are being made available," the spokesperson said.

Union wants answers, demands action
CFMEU Queensland mining and energy division president Stephen Smyth said few details were known about what had happened.

But, he said, the tragedy had sent a "massive ripple" across the entire mining community.

"People understand what it's like to work in a hazardous industry, but they also don't understand why someone loses their live," Mr Smyth said.

Union representatives had visited the site on Sunday, he added.

"It just has a massive effect on the union safety reps as well, [who], unfortunately, attend all of these fatalities," he said.

"Speaking to one of the guys this morning, you know, it's pretty tough on them."

Mr Smyth said he hoped the industry would implement any safety recommendations that come from the investigation and other recent mining incidents.

"We've had two fatalities [at the Curragh mine]," he said.

"The appropriate action needs to be taken in and around all these events … not just giving lip service, because you know that won't fix it."

From the above link :

"It is the second death at the mine in less than two years. "

Nope. That's beyond shocking!

Despite the fact that mining and construction are the most dangerous occupations.

This is totally unacceptable and shows a serious workplace safety breach somewhere in the organisation's protocol.

In China, unless there are more than 10 killed at the same time, it does not have to be reported.

greggerypeccary wrote on Nov 22^nd, 2021 at 7:55am:

That's another thing I love about Trump - he completely befuddles and disorients all the deranged, maniacal muppets like turd whose single response in ANY word association test is 'Trump'.

The investigation will show where the fault lies. Not always with the company.

Belgarion wrote on Nov 22^nd, 2021 at 9:09am:

The investigation will show where the fault lies. Not always with the company.

Good point

Still there's something not quite right given it's 2 men in under 2 years.

1. Substandard training?

2. Needless risks undertaken by both guys? Even if that's the case ... the organisation will be looking at 1.

We're not given much information.

Does anyone know why Groggy is in this topic posting about his wardrobe???

Actually why is Groggy on OzPol at all?

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Frank wrote on Nov 22^nd, 2021 at 8:54am:

greggerypeccary wrote on Nov 22^nd, 2021 at 7:55am:

That's another thing I love about Trump - he completely befuddles and disorients all the deranged, maniacal muppets like turd whose single response in ANY word association test is 'Trump'.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhZyHIZpzoM

Up for Groggy 🥴

Lisa Jones wrote on Nov 22^nd, 2021 at 9:27am:

Does anyone know why Groggy is in this topic posting about his wardrobe???

Actually why is Groggy on OzPol at all?

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greggerypeccary wrote on Nov 22^nd, 2021 at 9:43am:

Isn't it brilliant how Trump merely takes advantage of the world's market to enhance his assetts?

Just like every other multi wealthy person

Even the Australian grubberment buys everything overseas
Woukd it be that you also condemn the Australian grubberment of being a supporter of the Chinese regime?
Perhaps you could go further and condone The Australian grubberment complacency in allowing known pedophile cults to enter and flourish when said CULT of DEATH sets up shop.
It is also that the Australian grubberment, who supports you, funds a known terrorist CULT of DEATH.

Does that make you a terrorist as Well?

By the way, Jimpeccar, you are leaving the forum when????????

You wouldn't want to be know as a welcher who won't keep his word, do You?

Remember, Trump won, fair and square.
You said you woukd leave if he won.
Welllllllllll......he won, but your still here,

Obviously an oversight on your behalf.
I'm sure you will fulfill your bet soon......yes?

And take your socks with you.

Valkie wrote on Nov 22^nd, 2021 at 10:09am:

greggerypeccary wrote on Nov 22^nd, 2021 at 9:43am:

Isn't it brilliant how Trump merely takes advantage of the world's market to enhance his asserts?

How's that working out for him?

Donald Trump Falls Off The Forbes 400

"... he is down $600 million since the start of the pandemic. Technology stocks, cryptocurrencies and other assets have thrived in the Covid era. But big-city properties—which make up the bulk of Trump’s fortune—have languished, knocking the former president out of the nation’s most exclusive club."

Lol ;D

One huge loss after another.

greggerypeccary wrote on Nov 22^nd, 2021 at 10:12am:

Valkie wrote on Nov 22^nd, 2021 at 10:09am:

greggerypeccary wrote on Nov 22^nd, 2021 at 9:43am:

Isn't it brilliant how Trump merely takes advantage of the world's market to enhance his asserts?

Still has far, far more money than you.

Does that make you an even bigger failure?

By the way Jimpeccar, you are leaving the forum when????????

You wouldn't want to be know as a welcher who won't keep his word, do You?

Remember, Trump won, fair and square.
You said you woukd leave if he won.
Welllllllllll......he won, but your still here,

Obviously an oversight on your behalf.
I'm sure you will fulfill your bet soon......yes?

And take your socks with you.

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