Two workers seriously burnt at copper mine
A Queensland copper mine has suspended operations and an investigation is under way after two men suffered serious burns from a steam vent.
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Investigation launched into mine worker blast claim
Investigators are looking into claims explosives have been detonated 30m below three workers at Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project in north Queensland.
Worker killed in ‘tragic’ accident at coal mine
Operations at a Queensland coal mine have been suspended as workers mourn a colleague killed in a workplace accident and an investigation gets underway.
‘Buddy system’ in place at JBS before worker trapped
The world's largest meat processor's local subsidiary has been fined $300,000 after a worker was struck by falling hay bales.
Workers return to cross-river rail after dangerous fall
A worker remains in hospital with critical injuries following a fall at Brisbane's multibillion-dollar cross-river rail construction project.
Minister rejects resignation calls after worker injured
Unions have called on a Queensland minister to resign after a worker was critically injured at a multibillion dollar construction project.
Worker dies after fall at Qld cross-river rail site
Safety officers and police are investigating a workplace fall that claimed the life of a man working on Brisbane's cross-river rail project.
Two workers missing after Queensland mine collapse
Emergency services are leading search and rescue efforts for two workers missing after a collapse at an underground zinc mine in northern Queensland.
Tragic end to search for missing Queensland miners
Two miners have died in an incident that sparked a major rescue operation 125 metres underground in a Queensland zine mine.
Teen dies of electric shock under bridge
A teenager has been electrocuted at a railway bridge in central Queensland, with a report to be prepared for the coroner.
Electrocuted teen dies under Qld bridge
A teenager has died after being electrocuted and later found under a rail bridge in central Queensland, with a report to be prepared for the coroner.
Man crushed after wrong button pushed
A man was crushed to death on a Queensland drill rig after a co-worker tried to shut down machinery but repeatedly pushed the wrong button, a coroner has heard.