NSW Annual Mine Safety Performance Report Published

NSW Annual Mine Safety Performance Report Published

NSW Resources Regulator has released its annual mine safety performance report, confirming one fatality and 83 serious injuries across the state's mining industry in 2022–23.

Report offers a summary of health and safety performance across NSW mines for the 2022–23 period. Findings give operators a clear benchmark against which they can measure their own health and safety outcomes.

Key Findings From the Report

Document reveals a mine worker was fatally injured during 2022–23, alongside 83 others who sustained serious injuries. Figures highlight ongoing risks within mining industry operations across NSW, despite continued efforts to strengthen safety standards industry-wide.

"For operators, report can help guide future health and safety improvements and provides performance benchmarks," NSW Resources Regulator said.

Why This Report Matters for Industry Operators

Technical professionals across construction, manufacturing and resources sectors rely on data like this to shape their own health and safety frameworks. Comparing performance against industry benchmarks helps operators identify gaps before they lead to harm.

Regulator's findings reinforce why consistent monitoring, robust safety software systems, and clear reporting processes remain essential to reducing workplace injuries within mining industry settings.

• One fatality recorded during 2022–23
• 83 serious injuries reported across NSW mines
• Report provides performance benchmarks for operators
• Findings support future health and safety planning

Previous Reports and Ongoing Trends

This publication follows earlier findings outlined in the NSW Resources Regulator's Annual Mine Safety Performance Report 2020–2021 and the previous NSW Mine Safety Report, both of which tracked similar health and safety trends across the sector.

Comparing results year-on-year allows operators to track whether health and safety outcomes are improving or whether additional intervention proves necessary. Regulator continues to encourage industry-wide participation in reporting to strengthen overall data quality.

Accessing the Full Report

NSW Annual Mine Safety Performance Report 2022–23 is accessible here. Operators seeking further guidance on health and safety documentation can explore SafetyDocs support resources for tailored assistance.