South32's Worsley Alumina Praised by WorkSafe Months Before Fatal Boilermaker Death

Source: thewest.com.au

South32's Worsley Alumina refinery faced a tragic contractor death during boilermaker operations, spotlighting a gap between recent safety awards and real-world risks. WorkSafe had feted the site's health and safety representative program in the 2025 Excellence Awards. This incident raises questions about safety consistency in Western Australia's high-risk mining sector.