BHP worker hit by industrial train in fatal accident
A worker has died after being struck by a train at a BHP site in northern Western Australia.
The mining giant said the worker, a 51-year-old man, was struck at 9.30pm yesterday while working at the company's rail yard in Boodarie, near Port Hedland in the Pilbara region.
The company - one of Australia's biggest mining corporations - suspended mining operations for 24 hours following the accident.
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A worker has died after being struck by a train at a BHP site in northern Western Australia. Nine
BHP WA iron ore asset president Brandon Craig said the team was "devastated".
"Of course, that is nothing compared to the grief and loss being felt by the person's family, friends and colleagues," he said, in a statement.
"Our hearts are with them at this time, and we will provide any support that we can."
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Craig said BHP would carry out a full investigation and counselling services were available. Nine
The WA mining safety regulator, the Office of National Rail Safety and WorkSafe were informed of the fatality and police were preparing a report for the coroner.
Craig said BHP would carry out a full investigation and counselling services were available.
The WA Mining and Energy Union said it would also investigate the circumstances of the accident.
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