Investigation into fatal mining accident

September 3rd, 2009 | Tags:

The Department of Mines and Petroleum says it will leave no stone unturned as it investigates a fatal industrial accident in the South West.

A 50 year-old foreman, who was a contractor from Trans Pacific Industrial Solutions, died after falling down a shaft at Alcoa’s Wagerup refinery about 6:00 am this morning. (AWST)

The Department and Police are investigating the incident.

The department’s Director of Mines Safety, Simon Ridge says the man’s death is tragic news for everyone in the mining industry.
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