❓ Question on Notice regarding a fatality at the Norseman Gold OK Mine, specifically concerning the deceased's safety induction and training. The Minister declined to answer pending investigation.
AnsweredQoN 2730Legislative Council
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I refer to the recent fatality that occurred at the Norseman Gold OK Mine, and ask -
(1) Had the deceased individual undergone a full safety induction with Norseman Gold?
(2) If yes to (1), on what date was this induction completed, and certification given?
(3) If no to (1), why not?
(4) Did the deceased individual have the appropriate training to undertake the work of repairing escape shaft ladders?
(5) If no to (4), why was the deceased individual undertaking this work?
(1) Had the deceased individual undergone a full safety induction with Norseman Gold?
(2) If yes to (1), on what date was this induction completed, and certification given?
(3) If no to (1), why not?
(4) Did the deceased individual have the appropriate training to undertake the work of repairing escape shaft ladders?
(5) If no to (4), why was the deceased individual undertaking this work?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
12 October 2010
Responded by
Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Response time
35 days
(1) - (5) A formal investigation is underway in accordance with the provisions of the
Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994
.
Once completed, the report will be forwarded to the Coroner. It is not appropriate to provide specific information regarding this tragic incident at this stage.
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Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994
.
Once completed, the report will be forwarded to the Coroner. It is not appropriate to provide specific information regarding this tragic incident at this stage.
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