Safety record strong despite three deaths

October 10th, 2011

WHILE there were three fatalities on Queensland mines and quarries over the past 12 months, the number of serious injuries is at its lowest level on record.

The latest safety statistics have been compiled in the Commissioner for Mine Safety and Health’s Annual Performance Report 2010-11.

The Commissioner, Stewart Bell, said two of the three fatalities were unusual in nature.

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