People killed in mining accidents over the past year are deplorable said The Queensland Mines Inspectorate (QMI).

This financial year has been one of the most horrible for losses on Queensland mine sites.

Four people have died in work accidents, which are the most terrible figure since 1996-'97, when 10 people were killed.

The industry is worsening to give health and safety enough precedence and that the deaths are unacceptable says the annual report of QMI.

The report says site supervisory should make sure all workers, as well as contractors, put health and safety first and that safety documents are taken sincerely.

It says more desires to be done to make certain safety actions are related to work situations and emphasize possible hazards.

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