The Department for Mines and Energy released data yesterday indicating a 100% increase in Queensland mining fatalities, increasing to four last financial year from two the previous year.

There has also been a 49% increase in mine related injuries from 758 accounted incidents to 1132, reported The Australian.

Wilson has called on mining companies to act responsibly and take more action towards securing the safety of their workers.

"Nothing is more important than the safety and health of the men and women who work in Queensland's mines," Wilson said.

An independent review of the annual safety report has suggested some companies are reporting false figures.

"While the report shines a light on what's being done right, it also hangs a lantern on some of the problems in the mining industry," he said.

"The state government has taken a number of significant steps to improve safety and health, but we can't do it alone – those responsible for safety must fully play their part."

"We've carried out a series of unannounced safety audits at targeted mines around the state."

"Where faults were found, mining companies were told to fix them," he said.