AustraliaA mining company in Queensland, Australia, was fined $132,768.95 after a worker was trapped under a bulldozer for eight hours due to a faulty GPS system. The incident occurred at the Moorvale mine operated by Peabody Energy Australia PCI (C&M Management) Pty Ltd. The worker became stuck while moving coal through a valve, with the bulldozer rolling into the opening. The GPS, known to be malfunctioning, led to the accident, which followed a similar incident four months prior. Despite efforts to improve the system, the magistrate criticized the company for continuing operations during the repair process. The fine was reduced due to the company’s 26-year safety record, though no formal conviction was recorded.
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