Worker killed at Olympic Dam

Feb 10, 2015, updated May 13, 2025
BHP's Olympic Dam mine.
BHP's Olympic Dam mine.

A man has died after a rock fall at BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam underground copper mine in South Australia.

Police say the 47-year-old man from Tumby Bay died at the scene on Tuesday morning.

SafeWork SA has been advised and police will prepare a report for the coroner.

– AAP

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