Mining operations suspended ...

[RKC]

G'day,

Mining operations suspended following death of Mario Lelina at Waikaia Gold


i.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/73751507/mining-operations-suspended-following-waikaia-gold-death

Regards,
Rob (RKC)

[RKC]

G'day,

Earthworks company Rosco Contractors Ltd fined for employee death in Southland

A West Coast earthmoving company must pay $152,500 after a worker was killed at a northern Southland goldmine.

Reefton-based Rosco Contractors Ltd was ordered to pay a fine of $52,500 and reparations of $100,000 to the family of Mario Lelina, who was killed on November 5, 2015, when a hydraulic ram failed.

The accident happened at the Waikaia Gold goldmine, north of Gore.

The company pleaded guilty early after being charged with failing to take steps to ensure the safety of an employee.

ssl-www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/86875364/Earthworks-company-Rosco-Contractors-Ltd-fined-for-employee-death-in-Southland

Regards,
Rob (RKC)

[RKC]

G day,

New mine safety recommendations after worker's death

103.14.3.1/news/national/331013/new-mine-safety-recommendations-after-worker-s-death

Regards,
Rob RKC