Incident Summary February 2026 edition

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Incident summaries provide a brief overview of workplace events in mining operations that impact health and safety, highlighting causes, outcomes, and preventive actions.
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WorkSafe Mines Safety
Issued 19 March 2026
Montly incident insights February

Battery charging cabinet cabling causes electric shock

Battery charging cabinets are increasingly used across mining operations to safely charge and store portable equipment batteries, including lithium battery systems. However, inspections and incident investigations have identified a potential…...

EWP in confined space at height traps operator

Mobile elevating work platforms (EWPs) are widely used across mining operations to provide safe access to elevated work areas. However, operating EWPs close to fixed structures or overhead plant can…...

Propelled oxygen cylinder strikes two workers

Maintenance work involving compressed gas systems can create significant hazards if connections fail or stored energy is released unexpectedly. During scheduled maintenance of emergency response breathing apparatus equipment, an oxygen…...

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