A 29-year-old drilling contractor has died at a gold mining exploration site operated by Saturn Metals in WA's Goldfields region. The incident occurred at the Apollo Hill Project near Leonora, prompting a thorough investigation by WorkSafe WA.
A drilling contractor has died at a gold mining exploration site in WA’s Goldfields. The death occurred at Saturn Metals ’ Apollo Hill Project near Leonora, 630km northeast of Perth, on Thursday afternoon. The man was 29, Business News reports. “The Saturn team is shocked and saddened and our deepest thoughts and condolences go out to the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased worker,” the company’s managing director Ian Bamborough said.
WorkSafe Commissioner Sally North offered her deepest condolences to the worker’s loved ones and colleagues. “I assure the community that WorkSafe will thoroughly investigate the circumstances that led to this tragic loss,” she said. “WA Police have attended the scene and WorkSafe inspectors will travel from Perth to the site. WorkSafe is unable to provide further details while its investigation is ongoing.
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