BHP worker death in Port Hedland increases safety concerns, union says

Jody Byrne was killed in an incident at the mining giant's rail yard near Port Hedland. (Supplied: Development WA)

The union representing rail workers in WA's mining industry has called for change after the death of Port Hedland grandfather Jody Byrne at a BHP site in the Pilbara. 

Mr Byrne, 51, was killed at the mining giant's rail yard near Boodarie, on the outskirts of the port town, on Tuesday night.