Mine worker crushed to death in overnight tragedy as investigations begin into ...
Mine worker crushed to death in overnight tragedy as investigations begin into what went wrong A man died at Curragh coal mine, in central Queensland, on Sunday morning The long-term mine employee, aged in his 50s, was reportedly crushed to death Operations have been suspended and an investigation has been launched
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A worker has been crushed to death at a coalmine in central Queensland, as an investigation begins into the second fatality at the site in two years.
Police confirmed the unidentified man died early on Sunday morning at Curragh mine, 30 kilometres north of Blackwater.
Officers attended the scene about 2.15am and will prepare a report for the Mines Inspectorate, which is part of Resources Safety and Health Queensland.
The 54-year-old miner died from what is believed to have been a crush injury.
A 54-year-old man has been crushed to death at Curragh coal mine (pictured) in Central
