Longwall workers exposed to quartz dust

SEVERAL workers exceeded the occupational exposure limit for respirable quartz while working on a longwall cutting coal at a New South Wales underground mine.

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The shearer was cutting varying amounts of stone across the face.

The shearer was cutting varying amounts of stone across the face.

A stone band and fault were also present on the face.

The NSW Resources Regulator said the exceedances were low level.