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A rare inquiry set up after last year’s horrific underground disaster at Anglo American’s Grosvenor mine is now finalising its investigation into the incident.
Since the hearings launched on March 9, the board has heard evidence from 15 witnesses including mining inspectors from Resources Safety and Health Queensland, industry experts and injured coal mine worker Wayne Sellars.
The hearings explored the Grosvenor mine disaster on May 6 2020 and the 27 methane exceedances that occurred at the mine between July 1 2019 and May 5 2020.
They also covered the role of the Mines Inspectorate and its response to high potential incidents.
An inquiry spokeswoman said the board was currently finalising its investigation and writing part two of its report.
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A number of dangers within Queensland s coal mining industry have surfaced as part of an investigation into the sector s safety standards.
Key points:
The Queensland Coal Mining Board of Inquiry has handed down its first set of findings
The mining union says it is crucial the industry adopts the findings to prevent gas-related tragedies
Mining company Anglo American says automation will be a major safety solution
Part one of the inquiry s report has been released, after a set of hearings on gas incidents at other mines including Oaky North, Moranbah North and Grasstree.