Mineral Resources (MinRes) has announced that a contractor employee at the company’s Onslow Iron project has passed away.
The fatal incident occurred at the Ken’s Bore site at approximately 4pm on 12 June 2023.
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) and Western Australian Police were notified and will make their way to the site.
MinRes said it is working with the contractor to provide care and support to the family and site team. MinRes’s Employee Assistance Program service provider and senior leadership from the company have been mobilised to site.
MinRes Managing Director, Chris Ellison, expressed the company’s heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s family, friends and colleagues.
“We are shocked and deeply saddened by this tragedy. Our thoughts are with the family, friends and the whole Onslow Iron team, and our focus is on supporting them during this difficult time,” Mr Ellison said.
Site operations have been suspended, with the company expected to provide further updates.
Featured image: Onslow Iron Project site. Image credit: Mineral Resources.
