WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a man on a mine site near Wiluna in Western Australia’s Goldfields-Esperance region this morning.
WorkSafe investigators from Perth and WorkSafe Mines Safety inspectors from Kalgoorlie will attend the site, which is 900 kilometres north-east of the State capital. They will arrive tomorrow.
WorkSafe investigators examine the circumstances surrounding incidents to ensure compliance and prevent future occurrences of a similar nature.
WorkSafe Commissioner Sally North extended her sincere condolences to the man’s family, friends and colleagues.
WorkSafe is unable to provide further details while its enquiries are ongoing.