Queensland mining safety regulator warns against vape devices in coal mines
Queensland's independent mining safety regulator has issued an alert after six incidents involving prohibited items such as vapes, phones and watches that could spark in coal mines.
Why it matters
Spark-producing devices can trigger fires or explosions in coal mines, endangering workers and operations.
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