Chris Schloss leaves behind wife and five children after death in accident at QCoal’s Byerwen mine site
A man who died at a coal mine in central Queensland has been identified as a father-of-five who worked with his company “for many years”.
Chris Schloss, 48, is survived by his wife and children after his death in what’s believed to be an accident with a crane at the Byerwen Mine infrastructure site at Suttor, west of Mackay, on Saturday morning.
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“The QCoal family has suffered a devastating loss with the death of Chris Schloss in an incident at the Byerwen Mine on Saturday,” QCoal group executive James Black said in a statement.
“Chris has been part of the QCoal family for many years and has been integral in developing Byerwen since its launch.
“Our thoughts are with Chris’ wife Amanda, his children and all their family at this terrible time.
“The death of such a long-serving, senior and well-loved member of the QCoal team has obviously left us shocked.
“His family is coming to terms with the worst news you can possibly hear, and we are helping them through this tragedy.”
Camera IconChris Schloss died in a mining accident in Queensland. Credit: QCoal
An investigation is under way into his death.
Police said the man was found unresponsive and his death is not being treated as suspicious.
The industry regulator has sent several officials to the site to probe what happened.
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