A spokesman for Curragh mine owner, Coronado Global Resources, said it was not appropriate to comment on the matter while the Mines Inspectorate’s investigation was ongoing.
“The anniversary of Donald’s death was marked at all Coronado facilities in Australia and in the US with production ceasing for a period at Curragh to allow for reflection and safety discussions with our teams,” he said.
“We acknowledge the significant impact this incident has had on Donald’s family, loved ones and colleagues and we again express our deepest sympathies to Donald’s family and co-workers at this time.” Donald Rabbitt, 33.
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Subscriber only A company and two individuals have been charged over the death of Ipswich father Brad Duxbury at a Central Queensland mine last year. Brad Duxbury died after a fall of coal on the longwall face at the Carborough Downs site near Coppabella on November 25 2019. Fitzroy Australia Resources owns the mine. A Resources Safety and Health Queensland spokeswoman said the regulator had finalised its investigation into Mr Duxbury s death. (RSHQ) referred the matter to the independent Work Health and Safety Prosecutor, who has determined to commence prosecution proceedings in relation to this incident, she said. As these are now matters before the court, it is not appropriate for RSHQ to comment further on these proceedings.