Worker dies at South32's alumina refinery in WA

Worker Dies at South32's Alumina Refinery in WA

A 47-year-old man has died overnight at South32's Worsley Alumina refinery in Western Australia, halting operations. WA Police confirmed emergency services were called to the refinery near Collie, about 200km south of Perth, just before 4am on Saturday.

The man died at the scene despite immediate first aid efforts. Police said a report will be prepared for the coroner. A South32 spokesperson stated that non-critical work has been temporarily suspended. Worksafe is investigating the incident, and the Commissioner of WA Police expressed condolences.

The incident occurred at South32's refinery in the early hours of Saturday morning.