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WorkSafe WA, Western Australia Police
On Tuesday, 30 April 2024, a 21-year-old worker died at the St Ives gold mine near Kambalda in Western Australia. The incident occurred shortly before 3:00 pm local time at the Hamlet underground mine, part of the St Ives operation operated by Gold Fields Australia.
This marks the second fatality at the St Ives site in 18 months. WorkSafe WA and Western Australia Police attended the scene and commenced an investigation immediately. Mining operations have been suspended as a precautionary measure pending the outcome of the investigation.
This marks the second fatality at the St Ives site in 18 months. WorkSafe WA and Western Australia Police attended the scene and commenced an investigation immediately. Mining operations have been suspended as a precautionary measure pending the outcome of the investigation.
WorkSafe WA and Western Australia Police attended the site shortly after the incident. Mining operations on the affected area were suspended immediately to ensure worker safety and to allow investigation teams to secure and examine the scene.
WorkSafe WA is leading the investigation into the incident, supported by Western Australia Police. The scope of the investigation includes examination of the circumstances surrounding the worker’s death and review of safety protocols at the Hamlet underground mine.
WorkSafe WA is appealing for any workers, contractors or persons with relevant information about the incident at the Hamlet underground mine on Tuesday, 30 April 2024 to come forward. Reports can be made to WorkSafe WA on 1300 307 877 or to Western Australia Police.
WorkSafe WA is appealing for any workers, contractors or persons with relevant information about the incident at the Hamlet underground mine on Tuesday, 30 April 2024 to come forward. Reports can be made to WorkSafe WA on 1300 307 877 or to Western Australia Police.
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