Mining Accident Compensation Claims

Mining accidents occur in Australia and as a result thousands of miners die each year.  Mining accidents occur during the process of mining minerals.  Mining accident occurs especially in the process of mining coal and hard rock mining. Please click on the state that you where injured in for information about your State or Territory and limitation periods to claim.

QLD, NSW, VIC, WA, SA, NT, ACT, TAS

Workers sustaining an injury from an electrocution, burns caused by electrical equipment, lung diseases and subsequent death are common injuries sustained during mining duties.

Other mining accidents include;

• Leaking of fatal gases which can be explosive 
• explosion of dust
• collapsing of underground mines
• flooding in the mines which can lead to miners drowning 
• Usign faulty mining equipment

All measures and precautions must be taken to assure safe operating procedures, as lives are at stake. In the mining industry it is required to provide the Mines Inspectorate with reports of serious accidents occurring and high risk incidents in accordance with the legislation of mining safety. This includes having:

• mines safety alerts
• significant mining reports
• safety bulletins
• explosive alerts
• safety statistics

If you have been injured in the mining industry, it is your legal right to pursue a compensation claim for damages and to obtain the right legal advice to put you on the right track to receive workers compensation.

Disclaimer: Nothing on this website constitutes, or is meant to constitute, advice of any kind. If you require advice in relation to any legal matter you should consult an appropriately qualified lawyer.