Inquest into the Death of Wayne ROSS
Delivered on - 14 March 2014
Delivered at - Perth
Finding of - Coroner King
Recommendations - Yes
Orders/Rules - N/A
Suppression Order - N/A
Summary - The deceased was a 45 year old man who died on 11 April 2010 from his injuries when the loader he was operating fell 2 metres down an unprotected stope at the Perseverance Nickel Mine, Leinster.
The inquest focused on how the incident occurred and what safety procedures could be implemented in mines to ensure so far as practicable that similar incidents do not happen again.
The Coroner found the deceased died on 11 April 2010 from multiple injuries. he manner of death was accident.
The Coroner made comments on public safety issues and recommendation was made.
Catch Words - Mining – manned loaders – open stopes - accident
Last updated: 23-Jun-2014
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