Worker found dead at Olympic Dam copper-mine, with operations halted throughout the day
Police were called to the Olympic Dam mine site on Friday morning after a person was found unresponsive.
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A BHP worker has died after being found unresponsive at the Olympic Dam copper-gold mine on Friday morning, forcing a halt to operations throughout the day.
Police confirmed they were called to Olympic Dam on Friday morning following reports that a person had been found unresponsive on site.
A spokesperson for BHP confirmed the worker’s death, which has not been considered as a work-related matter.
“This morning at Olympic Dam a team member was found unresponsive at a surface location,” they said.
“Site emergency services and SA Ambulance attended the scene but sadly they could not be revived.
“Our thoughts are with their family, friends, and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time.”
Operation at the mine has been halted in accordance with BHP’s standard safety procedures while the company determines what happened. A spokesperson for SafeWork SA said they are “aware of an incident today at the Olympic Dam mine, and is making inquiries”.
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