Coal mining safety inquiry finds inspectors hard to retain due to inadequate pay FriFriday 18 Moranbah's coal miner statue pays tribute to workers who have died on the job. ( Print text only Cancel 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.