Oaky Creek fatality is fourth in Bowen Basin this year
Queensland's coal industry is again reeling after recording its fourth fatality this year and its third since the start of August.One man aged in his 30s died at Glencore's Oaky Creek mine yesterday afternoon, while a second man in his 20s was airlifted to a hospital in Rockhampton in central Queensland with reported head, arm and leg injuries.He was reportedly in a stable condition this morning.
"We extend our heartfelt condolences to families, friends and workmates of the deceased worker."The MEU said its own industry safety and health representatives would conduct an investigation. Speaking at a press conference in Rockhampton this morning, Queensland premier Steven Miles described it as an "awful tragedy"."Too many mine workers have died this year," he said.
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