UNDERGROUND

Worker cops poly pipe spring-back

As the basket was lowered the pipe moved unexpectedly and broke free from the bull horn attachment

The IT basket with the U-shaped bull-horn attachment which was used to lift the poly pipe.

The IT basket with the U-shaped bull-horn attachment which was used to lift the poly pipe. | Credits: Resources Safety and Health Queensland

An underground mine worker in Queensland was struck in the head by an errant piece of poly pipe that moved suddenly before falling during installation. Resources Safety and Health Queensland's Mineral...

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