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Man dies in conveyor belt accident at Queensland quarry

06/06/2012 - A young man has died in a conveyer belt accident at a Queensland quarry.

Emergency crews were called to the quarry at Moranbah, southwest of Mackay, just after 7pm (AEST) on Tuesday night, the Department of Community Safety said.

Police said a man, aged 21, died at the scene. Workplace Health and Safety authorities are investigating.


Source: AAP
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