Worker found dead on South Australian BHP mine site, death not considered work related
Operations were halted through the day as police responded to reports that a person had been found unresponsive on site.
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A BHP worker has died after being found unresponsive at the Olympic Dam copper-gold mine on Friday morning.
Operations were halted through the day as police responded to reports that a person had been found unresponsive on site.
A spokesperson for BHP told the Adelaide Advertiser that the worker’s death was not considered work related, with the company sharing its sympathies to family and friends.
“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.”
SafeWork SA told the masthead it was “aware of an incident” and would be making inquiries.
Originally published as Worker found dead on South Australian BHP mine site, death not considered work related
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