Worker dies in WA mine accident December 30, 2013 - 10:24AM A man has died in an accident at Fortescue Metals' Christmas Creek mine in the Pilbara. The 23-year-old contractor was carrying out maintenance on a surface miner in the mine's heavy vehicle workshop when the accident occurred overnight, the company said on Monday. The man's name is yet to be released by police. Another worker suffered leg injuries. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones confronting the loss of a young life full of promise," Fortescue Metals chief executive Nev Power said in a statement. Surface mining operations at the mine have been temporarily suspended, and staff have been offered chaplains and other counselling services.