Statement from QCoal Group Executive James Black
The QCoal family has suffered a devastating loss with the death of Chris Schloss in an incident at the Byerwen Mine on Saturday.
Chris has been part of the QCoal family for many years and has been integral in developing Byerwen since its launch. Our thoughts are with Chris’ wife Amanda, his children and all their family at this terrible time.
The death of such a long-serving, senior and well-loved member of the QCoal team has obviously left us shocked. His family is coming to terms with the worst news you can possibly hear, and we are helping them through this tragedy.
We are also providing support for those staff on site and across the organisation as we come to terms with this incredible loss.
QCoal is working with government investigators and the police on the incident, but our focus is on Chris’ family and his many friends at QCoal and across our sites.
Chris is survived by five children – Magan, Thomas, Kate, Memphys and Zara.
Chris was an active member of our current campaign around preserving the Byerwen camp and his family have asked that his image and words not be removed as he felt strongly about the issue and they want to honour his legacy.
For more information contact QCoal Head of Communications Paul Turner on pturner@qcoal.com.au or 0408850270.