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Fatality halts Big Bell

16th December 2020

By: Esmarie Iannucci

Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor: Australasia

     

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PERTH (miningweekly.com) – ASX-listed Westgold Resources has reported a fatality at its Big Bell mine, in Western Australia.

The company on Wednesday reported that a worker was struck by mobile plant at its underground mine, and succumbed to her injuries while in transit to a Perth hospital.

The incident is being investigated by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, and mining operations at Big Bell have been temporarily suspended.

“Our hearts to out to the family of our employee as well as her colleagues. This devastating news has shaken all of us at Westgold to our core,” said Westgold executive chairperson Peter Cook.

“The safety and wellbeing of our people is a priority to us, which is why we will ensure that a thorough investigation is conducted into this tragic accident. In the meantime, we will be extending all the support required to her family and to her colleagues at this difficult time.”


The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has issued condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the worker.

“The Australian mining industry’s core value and commitment is the safety, health and psychological wellbeing of its workforce, where everyone who goes to work returns home safe and healthy” said CEO Tania Constable.

“The MCA will continue to assist the commitment of its members and that of the broader industry to an industry free of fatalities, injuries and occupational illnesses.”

Edited by Creamer Media Reporter

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