Charges have been issued in the Magistrates Court District of Emerald against Coronado Global Resources subsidiary Coronado Curragh Pty Ltd over the November 21 death of Clark Peadon at the Curragh mine complex.

It is understood CPPL has been charged with failing to meet its obligation to ensure that the risk to workers at the mine is at an acceptable level under Queensland's Coal Mining Safety and Health Act.

Peadon, an experienced dragline operators, was killed working on a dragline at Curragh.

In a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange Coronado said the safety of its people was its most important priority and it was committed to working to create an injury-free worfkplace.

"We acknowledge the significant impact this incident has had on Clark's family and we again express our deepest sympathies to Clark's family and his co-workers," the Coronado statement says.

"CPPL is reviewing the charges, however, as these matters are before the court, it is not appropriate for the company to comment further at this time."

The Mining and Energy Union welcomed the charges being laid.

Mining and Energy Union general vice president Stephen Smyth said he hoped these charges were the first step in achieving justice and accountability for Peadon's untimely death.

"Mine owners and operators must always fulfil their obligations to keep their workers safe," Smyth said.

"While some time has passed since his death, the pain felt by Clark's family and friends still persists.

"We owe it to Clark and his loved ones to do everything in our power to achieve justice and accountability for his death."