Mine worker's widow slams 'nothing' fine after husband's fatal accident

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Michelle Feltwell is devastated by the $310,000 fine and no conviction for Mastermyne Contracting Services after her husband Gavin's death.
The fine is seen as a 'nothing' and 'no deterrent' by the family and an industry safety advocate.

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Michelle Feltwell is devastated by the $310,000 fine and no conviction for Mastermyne Contracting Services after her husband Gavin's death. The fine is seen as a 'nothing' and 'no deterrent' by the family and an industry safety advocate.

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