Deceased
Nathaniel Owen Beesley
Demographics
32y, male
Date of death
2017-03-17
Finding date
2022-04-21
Cause of death
Multiple traumatic crush injuries sustained in a rock fall
AI-generated summary
Nathaniel Owen Beesley, age 32, was killed on 17 March 2017 when crushed by a rock fall (approximately 44 tonnes) whilst performing manual scaling operations on the East Wall of the North Pit at the Grange Resources Iron Ore Mine, Savage River, Tasmania. He was abseiling with rope access technicians as part of a specialized scaling team. The coroner found no evidence of negligence, failure to follow safety protocols, or missed warning signs. Comprehensive rock fall management controls were in place including radar monitoring, geotechnical assessments, exclusion zones, and trained personnel. The decision to conduct manual scaling was reasonable given inability to scale mechanically and consultant advice. The rock fall was unpredictable and not caused by any team member. The coroner recommended amending mining regulations to mandate ground/strata instability management plans and for the Mine Safety Steering Committee to convene.
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