David Routledge lost his life at the Middlemount Coal Mine on Wednesday. File photo.Credit:Peter Braig
Rescuers spent hours trying to reach him,but were unable to because the area was unstable.
Isaac Region mayor Anne Baker said the tragedy had rocked the small community.
"As a coal-producing region whose communities and history is closely tied to the workforces of our local mines,this tragedy reaches deep into the hearts of all our residents,"she said.
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"Whether you’re a relative,friend or neighbour,there would be very few in Middlemount who do not have a connection to the mining sector.
"Whilst the circumstances of this tragedy will be subject to investigation by the mine operator and authorities,right now our focus is on supporting the close-knit Middlemount community in its grief.
She said the council"shared in the pain of their loss as it is one that all of our communities have known".