Sunday, 05 Jun 2011
AAP reported that a central coast coal mine has been shut down following the death of a 52 year old miner underground.
The man was working around 3.30PM when a coal wall collapsed on him.
It took rescue teams about 40 minutes to bring him to the surface, where he was transferred to an ambulance but died on the way to Wyong Hospital.
The mine has been closed while inspectors from the NSW Department of Primary Industries investigate. Industry officers are interviewing witnesses and workers, with no findings expected for at least a week.
The United Mineworkers Union has extended its condolences to the miner's family. friends and colleagues. United Mineworkers Union spokesman Mr Grahame Kelly told the ABC that “Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends and of course his workmates. This is a tragic event and we'll do everything we can to assist the family and his workmates to get through this.”
NSW resources and energy minister Mr Chris Hartcher offered his condolences to the miner's family on behalf of the government. He said “Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has been touched by this regretful and tragic accident.” (sourced from AAP)
AAP reported that a central coast coal mine has been shut down following the death of a 52 year old miner underground.
The man was working around 3.30PM when a coal wall collapsed on him.
It took rescue teams about 40 minutes to bring him to the surface, where he was transferred to an ambulance but died on the way to Wyong Hospital.
The mine has been closed while inspectors from the NSW Department of Primary Industries investigate. Industry officers are interviewing witnesses and workers, with no findings expected for at least a week.
The United Mineworkers Union has extended its condolences to the miner's family. friends and colleagues. United Mineworkers Union spokesman Mr Grahame Kelly told the ABC that “Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends and of course his workmates. This is a tragic event and we'll do everything we can to assist the family and his workmates to get through this.”
NSW resources and energy minister Mr Chris Hartcher offered his condolences to the miner's family on behalf of the government. He said “Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has been touched by this regretful and tragic accident.” (sourced from AAP)
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