Savage River contractor dies in fall at Grange Resources mine

Friday, 17 Mar 2017 13:58:57

The interstate worker was killed at the Savage River mine. (ABC Rural: Anna Vidot)

An interstate worker has died after falling at the Savage River mine on Tasmania's west coast.

WorkSafe Tasmania was investigating the fatal incident at Grange Resources' iron ore mine, which has been placed in an immediate trading halt.

It is understood the man is a 32-year-old worker from Queensland and he fell a considerable distance.

Police remain at the scene.

Australian Workers Union assistant secretary Robert Flanagan said it was understood the contractor was working in the mine's north pit when he fell.

"It's the union's understanding that the contractors were engaged in scaling operations in part of the mine's operations," he said.

"Scaling operations are undertaken to ensure that loose material can't be dislodged from a work area.

"Any workplace fatality is a tragedy and the union's thoughts are clearly with the family and friends of the deceased worker and we continue to endeavour to ensure that workplaces are as safe as possible."

Grange Resources requested a halt, telling the stock exchange trading would resume next Tuesday, "or upon release of an announcement regarding the incident, whichever is earlier."

It was the fourth mining death on the state's west coast since 2013.

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Savage River contractor dies in fall at Grange Resources mine

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