BHP Billiton has suspended rail services after a worker was hit by a train at the miner’s Nelson Point stockyard, Western Australia on 8 April 2009.
Authorities say that the individual was treated at site and has been taken to hospital for observation. At this stage his injuries appear minor.
A spokeswoman said BHP Billiton Iron Ore was treating the incident seriously and a full investigation team will travel to Nelson Point to begin a thorough investigation.
BHP will have to deliver a detailed report into its safety practices in the Pilbara to the state’s mining engineer in late-April 2009.
One of its two loading areas in Port Hedland has been affected and all yard activity at Nelson Point was suspended but is reportedly now back in production.
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