Another opal mine fatality

The NSW Resources Regulator is investigating the death of an underground miner at the Grawin opal fields near Lightning Ridge in the state’s north following an incident on October 14.

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Opal mining country

According to the regulator the miner was working down the shaft of an underground opal mine when he received injuries and attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.