THE DEPARTMENT of Mines and Petroleum says that mine operator Unimin Lime has been fined over mining safety breaches.
On 20 May 2009 the mine operator pleaded guilty to breaches of obligations under theMining and Quarrying Safety and Health 1999 in the Brisbane Industrial MagistratesCourt.
The prosecution followed an accident at the Riverton limestone mine in South EastQueensland on 26 September 2007 when a worker received serious injuries when the forklift truck he was operating rolled over on uneven ground.
The Unimin Lime was fined $17,500 and was ordered to pay $13,018 in investigation costs and $1,500 for professional costs.
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