Macmahon confirms second death at Byerwen this month – a mine that it handles operations for

Macmahon (ASX:MAH) has confirmed a death at the Byerwen mine site in QLD, a coal mine – inking the second death to occur there in a month. Unions are now calling for the mine to be shut down

Earlier this month, a worker called Chris Schloss was killed in an incident involving a crane.

While owned by QCoal, Byerwen is effectively ‘run’ by Macmahon – the company describes itself as “undertaking all mining operations” at Byerwen on its website.

MAH released the news to the market on Friday, confirming reports overnight from mainstream mastheads. The Queensland mining minister yesterday told state parliament about the incident.

Per that hansard, the incident was between a light vehicle and a haul truck. Other reports indicate the truck rolled over the top of the smaller car.

State safety investigators were reportedly on their way to Byerwen yesterday evening; Macmahon says it is working with all relevant authorities.

“Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with our colleague’s family, friends and workmates,” Macmahon CEO Michael Finnegan said.

MAH last traded at 33.5cps.