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Family feels 'defeated' as mining company fined over worker's death
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Family feels 'defeated' as mining company fined over worker's death

An Australian mining company, Mastermyne Contracting Services, was fined $310,000 for the death of Gavin William Feltwell, a 59-year-old worker at a central Queensland mine in 2022. The incident occurred during a night shift when a torque arm fell on him, leading to fatal injuries. The company was charged 18 months later with failing to meet health and safety obligations. Feltwell, a devoted family man, died on the eve of his 34th wedding anniversary. His wife, Michelle, described the emotional toll of losing her partner and the impact on their children. The mine is operated by Anglo American.

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Family feels 'defeated' as mining company fined over worker's death

An Australian mining company, Mastermyne Contracting Services, was fined $310,000 for the death of Gavin William Feltwell, a 59-year-old worker at a central Queensland mine in 2022. The incident occurred during a night shift when a torque arm fell on him, leading to fatal injuries. The company was charged 18 months later with failing to meet health and safety obligations. Feltwell, a devoted family man, died on the eve of his 34th wedding anniversary. His wife, Michelle, described the emotional toll of losing her partner and the impact on their children. The mine is operated by Anglo American.

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