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Rock falls from an unsupported face, hitting worker

The Resources Regulator in NSW has published a safety alert after an incident in which a worker was hit on the head and shoulder by a 2-3 tonne rock, highlighting the dangers of working near unsupported ground.

Two workers were changing an underground development face when a large rock dislodged from a wedge failure at the face, at a height of about 2.5 metres.

The Regulator has investigated the incident and published a list of recommendations, as well as a supporting video for industry.

Read the full safety alert (PDF, 206.85 KB)and watch the video.

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