The Mining and Energy Union welcomes the charges laid against Coronado over the 2021 fatality of Clark Peadon at the company's Curragh Mine in Central Queensland.
Coronado has been charged with failing to meet its obligation to ensure that the risk to workers at the mine is at an acceptable level under the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act.
Clark was an experienced dragline operator, a long-term union member and Vice President of the Curragh Lodge. Clark was a much-loved husband, father and community member. His death left his workmates and union family shattered.
The Mining and Energy Union General Vice President Stephen Smyth hopes that today's charges are the first step in achieving justice and accountability for Clark's untimely death.
"Mine owners and operators must always fulfil their obligations to keep their workers safe.
"While some time has passed since his death, the pain felt by Clarks family and friends still persists.
"We owe it to Clark and his loved ones to do everything in our power to achieve justice and accountability for his death."
