Resources, Safety and Health Queensland’s (RSHQ) has found that unplanned movement of vehicles accounted for 10 high potential incidents in April.
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Fire erupts from QLD exploration drill rig
A fire has broken out from the compressed air system on a UDR 1000 reverse circulation drill rig during an exploration activity in Queensland.
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Non-compliant refrigerant leads to truck explosion
A cabin explosion has occurred as a mine worker was driving a truck in an underground mine in Queensland.
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QLD miners prepare for ex-Tropical Cyclone Imogen
Northern Queensland miners are bracing for challenging conditions over the next few days as ex-Tropical Cyclone Imogen brings high rainfall activity across the Sunshine State.
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Lightning strike sparks tyre explosion
Mining companies have been urged to review their severe weather and lightning triggered action response plans (TARPS) after a tyre explosion occurred at a Queensland coal mine.
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Queensland lifts Coronado operation restrictions
The Queensland Mines Inspectorate (QMI) has allowed Coronado Global Resources to restart all tyre and wheel rim fitting activities at the Curragh coal mine in Queensland.
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Coronado stops Curragh tyre-related activities
Coronado Global Resources has suspended all tyre and wheel rim fitting activities at the Curragh mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin following an incident last week.
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Authorities attend Curragh mine following incident
Queensland police, the Queensland Mines Inspectorate (QMI) and other relevant authorities have attended the Curragh coal mine near Blackwater, Queensland following an incident involving a contract worker.
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Queensland contemplates prosecution for safety breach
Queensland’s Mines Inspectorate (QMI) has reiterated a zero tolerance stance for unsafe practices in light of two fatal incidents at Jacks Quarry near Collinsville and Fairfield Quarry near Clermont last year.
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