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A teenage worker has sustained significant lower leg injuries after being struck by a falling tyre at the Moorvale open-cut coal mine near Coppabella in central Queensland.
Investigation and Response
Resources Safety and Health Queensland has been notified of the incident and has sent an inspector to investigate. The mine operator has also been directed to isolate the incident site. Mining company Peabody Energy has confirmed they will cooperate with the investigation.
Conclusion
This unfortunate incident underscores the importance of safety in the mining industry. Authorities are investigating to understand the circumstances surrounding the accident and prevent similar incidents in the future.