Coal miners told not to ride the lightning

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The risks are higher for lightning strikes at surface mines

Coal miners told not to ride the lightning

Credits: Karma Barndon

The Court of Appeal of Queensland has upheld a decision by the state’s Industrial Court and provided clarity around the use of non-autonomous heavy mobile equipment when lightning is nearby. Central…

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