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Mining company fined after worker trapped under coal for eight hours

A 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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Mining company fined after worker trapped under coal for eight hours

A 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.

Ocena pristranskosti (Sredina): The article presents a factual account of a workplace safety violation without overtly criticizing or praising the mining company or its industry. It reports on legal proceedings and the outcome of the case, focusing on the technical and operational aspects rather than taking a political stance. The

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