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Queensland Inspectorate investigates fatality

The Queensland Mines Inspectorate is investigating an accident which killed a mine worker in north-west Queensland in May.

A mine worker received fatal injuries when his loader fell into a stope at the Xstrata Zinc George Fisher mine in north-west Queensland on 19 May.

According to the Inspectorate, back filling operations were being carried out at the time, which may have contributed to the accident.

A team of officers travelled to the site on 20 May to complete investigations and determine the cause of the accident.

A detailed nature and cause report is currently being compiled for submission to the Coroner and Chief Inspector of Mines.

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