The Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining, Energy Union called for ministerial intervention over concerns regarding the release of dangerous silica dust at the Cross River worksite.
The CFMEU had it workers holt construction at the Woollongabba worksite between June 18 til 21. The union states the dust issues occur because water pumps were not used to dampen rocks carried by a conveyor belt as a way of lightening load taken by trucks.
Branch president and health and safety coordinator Royce Kupsch believeed the incident is an example of dangerous ‘cost cutting’ from the site contractor.