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BHP fined $130,000 following worker's death

BHP Billiton Iron Ore has been fined $A130,000 and ordered to pay court costs of $300,000 in relation to the death of a Port Hedland mining worker nearly five years ago.

Alison Middleton

BHP fined $130,000 following worker's death

Andrew McLaughlin died on July 29, 2008, after he was crushed by a scissor lift at BHP Billiton's Nelson Point rail workshop. The company was found guilty of failing to provide a safe working environment...

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