Worker killed at Port Kembla Steelworks
A man in his mid-20s has died after being struck by a falling steel beam at BlueScope's Port Kembla facility. Investigations are underway into the tragic workplace incident.
A man in his mid-20s has died after being struck by a falling steel beam at BlueScope's Port Kembla facility. Investigations are underway into the tragic workplace incident.
A young contractor in his mid-20s has died after being struck by a falling steel beam at BlueScope's Port Kembla Steelworks. Investigations are underway.
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