WorkSafe probing fatal mine incident near Wiluna

WorkSafe is conducting an investigation following the death of a man in a workplace incident that occurred at a mine site in Western Australia’s Goldfields region last week.

WorkSafe indicated that a team of investigators from Perth and WorkSafe Mines Safety inspectors from Kalgoorlie were sent to the site, located 900 kilometres north-east of Perth.

“WorkSafe investigators examine the circumstances surrounding incidents to ensure compliance and prevent future occurrences of a similar nature,” the safety agency said in a statement.

Following the incident, WorkSafe Commissioner Sally North offered her sincere sympathies to the family, friends, and coworkers.

First published here.