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Funny bone incident not funny

A MINE worker at a New South Wales underground coal mine sustained injuries to his arm and elbow after falling from a ladder.

The worker climbed a ladder and was lifting a pump-out line.

The worker climbed a ladder and was lifting a pump-out line.

The NSW Resources Regulator said the worker climbed a ladder and was lifting a pump-out line.

The worker then fell from the ladder and suffered a dislocated elbow and arm fractures.

"Mine operators should review the standards and inspection regime for portable ladders to ensure ladders are maintained in a safe state for use," the regulator said.

"Workers must be trained in the site standards and in the safe use of ladders."

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