Prosecutions
We can (and do) carry out legal prosecutions against individuals, employers or businesses who have breached WHS laws.
Prosecutions are one of several compliance options available under legislation. It is a discretionary action and only carried out where it is in the public interest.
Work health and safety incidents
When an incident may have occurred, we may send inspectors to carry out investigations.
These investigations help us determine:
- exactly what caused the incident
- the lessons learnt to improve workplace safety and prevent injuries
- whether prosecution is warranted
During our investigations we may need to liaise with other agencies to determine jurisdiction and which agency has the lead role in an investigation.
The Customer Service Standard – What to expect during a workplace investigation guide outlines the investigation process and what you can expect from us when we undertake an investigation. It also outlines how we will communicate with those directly affected by or involved in the investigations process.
Consideration of a prosecution
A number of issues are considered when determining whether to start a prosecution. We set these out in our prosecution guidelines.
The Coroner may also be involved (in a fatality) to determine the manner and cause of death. We may provide the Coroner with a report.
The evidence from the Coronial inquest may also be used by us in any prosecution.
Requesting a prosecution
This information is only relevant to prosecution under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
A person can ask us to start a prosecution if:
- they believe a category one or two offence under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 has occurred
- at least six months (but not more than 18 months) have passed following the incident and we have not started a prosecution
The request must be in writing using the request form (PDF, 140.1 KB) or by letter sent to us by mail.
The request should include:
- the facts of the event
- the date, place and names of the people concerned
- the nature of the offence you believe has occurred
- the person you believe committed the offence
We will provide a written response to a request within three months, and advise you whether the investigation is complete, and if it is complete whether a prosecution will be brought.
If the decision has been made not to bring a prosecution, we must tell you the reasons for that decision. You can ask the Director of Public Prosecutions to further consider the matter if you wish.
For more information about prosecutions, read our fact sheet. You can also read the prosecution guidelines.
Prosecution summaries
We provide brief summaries of our prosecutions where there has been a finding of guilt and a conviction.
Our summaries are updated every three months.
Convictions are only under this legislation:
- Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Crimes Act 1900
- Explosives Act 2003
Summaries do not include penalties that are 'spent' under the Criminal Records Act 1991.
This information does not contain or convey legal advice.
The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) carry out prosecutions in relation to breaches of the laws they administer.
2024
December 2024
Modco Homes Pty Ltd
2 December 2024
On 12 July 2021 a tower crane operator was operating a crane via remote control from the ground level. At approximately 1.42pm, while the remote-control unit was unattended, the crane slewed causing the hook block, lifting chains and hoist rope to strike and cause damage to the north eastern façade of a building before becoming entangled in air conditioning services on the roof top, before coming to stop
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Modco Homes Pty Ltd, was charged with one breach of section 38(1), two breaches of 39(1) and three breaches of sections 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 2 December 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined a combined total of $225,000 for the offences.
Bay Timber Manufacturing Pty Ltd
12 December 2024
On 6 December 2021, a worker suffered injuries when her leg was trapped by a metal coil that fell while it was being moved by an overhead crane.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Bay Timber Manufacturing Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 12 December 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.
Richard Crookes Constructions Pty Ltd
12 December 2024
On 29 April 2020, a 36 year old senior crane operator and dogman suffered serious injury when he fell approx. 2.9 metres through an inadequately protected penetration and was impaled by reinforcing bar.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Richard Crookes Constructions Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 12 December 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $150,000.
State Of New South Wales (Department Of Communities And Justice, Corrective Services NSW)
20 December 2024
On 19 December 2020, two Custodial Officers at the Mid North Coast Correctional Centre were entering the staff post when they were ambushed by two inmates.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, State Of New South Wales (Department Of Communities And Justice, Corrective Services NSW), was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 20 December 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $600,000.
The Salvation Army (New South Wales) Property Trust
20 December 2024
On 27 February 2021 a 76 year old male resident of an aged care facility was being transferred via a full hoist patient lifter in a patient sling to transfer him to a tub chair when the Spreader Bar released and he fell. The IP subsequently died from the injuries.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, The Salvation Army (New South Wales) Property Trust, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 20 December 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.
Bermagui Constructions Pty Ltd
20 December 2024
On 9 February 2021 a worker was seriously injured when he fell approximately 5m through a roof structure to the ground below.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Bermagui Constructions Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 20 December 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $225,000.
November 2024
DNA Rooftiling Services Pty Ltd
4 November 2024
On 9 May 2022, a 30 year old male roof tiler sustained non-fatal injuries when an alfresco roof area gave way and collapsed at The Ponds.
A under section 155 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 requiring information was issued to DNA Rooftiling who failed to comply with the notice.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, DNA Rooftiling Services Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 155(5) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 4 November 2024, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $4,000.
Capital Lines and Signs Pty Ltd
11 November 2024
On 20 September 2021, a worker sustained serious injury when he was struck by a Hydro Vac Truck.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Capital Lines and Signs Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 11 November 2024, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $38,000.
Troy Justen Adams
20 November 2024
On 26 July 2021, a worker sustained multiple crush injuries when he was struck by a bobcat.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Troy Justen Adams, was charged with a breach of section 32/27(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 20 November 2024, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $30,400.
TJN Construction Group Pty Ltd
28 November 2024
On 2 December 2020, a worker was injured when he was in the process of waterproofing in a non-ventilated area, when a heat gun ignited the fumes of the chemicals and caused a fireball explosion.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, TJN Construction Group Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 28 November 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $200,000.
Rahme Civil Pty Ltd and Rabih Rahme
28 November 2024
On 14 December 2025, a 23 year old leading hand, was instructed by the site supervisor to clean out sand from new foundations. During this process the sandstone footing supporting a section of brick wall were undermined, causing the wall to collapse, striking the worker and partially burying him with falling bricks and mortar.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendants, Rahme Civil Pty Ltd, and the Director, Rabih Rahme, were respectively charged with a breach of section 32/19(2) and section 32/27(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 28 November 2024 the defendants were convicted by the District Court with the corporate defendant fined $400,000 and the director defendant fined $50,000.
Form Group NSW Pty Ltd
28 November 2024
On 24 August 2020, a worker was seriously injured when he was struck by 2-4 tonne bundle of reinforcement bars being moved by a tower crane.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Form Group NSW Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 28 November 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $180,000.
Twin Connect Pty Ltd
29 November 2024
On 17 January 2022, a 32 year old worker sustained serious injury when she was struck/crushed by a mobile plant.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Twin Connect Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 29 November 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $180,000.
October 2024
Thomas Bernard Cull
14 October 2024
On 10 December 2020, while workers were pouring a strip footing around base of a 3.6m deep excavation, a section of the excavation collapsed, causing neighbouring homes to suffer major structural damage and partially collapse into the excavation at Bondi Beach.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Thomas Bernand Cull, was charged with a breach of section 32/28(b) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 14 October 2024, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $30,000.
Neil O’Brien
14 October 2024
On 10 December 2020, while workers were pouring a strip footing around base of a 3.6m deep excavation, a section of the excavation collapsed, causing neighbouring homes to suffer major structural damage and partially collapse into the excavation at Bondi Beach.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Neil O’Brien, was charged with a breach of section 32/28(b) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 14 October 2024, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $15,000.
JF Building Consultants Pty Ltd
29 October 2024
On 18 March 2023, in Oran Park, an incomplete scaffold was observed with workers accessing the scaffold. On 31 March 2023, the scaffold was observed to be still incomplete but roof eaves had been installed indicating the defendant failed to prevent unauthorised access to it. There was a risk of fall as the scaffold was over 4m in height.
On 4 April 2023, in Box Hill, a worker was observed conducting construction work on an incomplete scaffold with risk to their health and safety from falls of approx. 4.3m to the ground below. The scaffold had not been inspected in over 30 days since the last inspection certificate.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, JF Building Consultants Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of clause 225(5) and 225(3)(c) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017. The defendant pleaded guilty to the clause 225(3)(c) offence and the clause 225(3)(c) offence was taken into account by the court on a Form 1 list of additional charge.
On 29 October 2024, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $10,000.
Avant Stone Pty Ltd
31 October 2024
On 20 August 2022, a 56-year old worker was moving stone slabs into storage with an overhead crane when two slabs fell, resulting in fatal crush injuries at Beresfield.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Avant Stone Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 31 October 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $450,000.
21st Century Building Services Pty Ltd
31 October 2024
On 19 August 2020, a section of scaffold surrounding a worksite in Gosford the site collapsed due to wind onto a pedestrian footpath and struck a member of the public. damaging vehicles and a light pole at Gosford.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, 21st Century Building Services Pty Ltd, was charged with two breaches of section 32/19(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 31 October 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined a total of $225,000 for both charges.
September 2024
Mennen Construction Pty Ltd
25 September 2024
On 6 September 2021, a worker was seriously injured when he was completing installation of roof flashing and fell approximately 3.4 meters onto concrete at Fairfield.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Mennen Construction Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 25 September 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $180,000.
Mark John Khoury
20 September 2024
On 1 July 2021, the wall of a home in Leichardt collapsed into a neighbouring construction site where an excavation/trench had been dug along the boundary.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the director of Buildmark Developments Pty Ltd, Mark John Khoury, was charged with a breach of section 32/27(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 20 September the defendant was convicted by the District Court and ordered to complete a section 241 Training order and section 239 Work Health and Safety Undertaking.
Buildmark Developments Pty Ltd
20 September 2024
On 1 July 2021, the wall of a home in Leichardt collapsed into a neighbouring construction site where an excavation/trench had been dug along the boundary.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Buildmark Developments Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 20 September the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $12,000.
JD Projects (NSW) Pty Ltd
16 September 2024
On 25 January 2021, excavation on a property is believed to have undermined the foundations. Workers heard cracking and evacuated. Three floors came away from the building in its north eastern corner at Crows Nest.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, JD Projects (NSW) Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 16 September 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $180,000.
Jason Reid Stitt
2 September 2024
On 11 September 2019, a worker was standing on the top deck of a mobile scaffold undertaking a task. A ledger he was leaning on gave way and the worker fell approximately 5.7m. The worker sustained fatal injuries.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Jason Reid Stitt, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 2 September 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $100,000.
August 2024
Chris Darby Strata Pty Ltd
22 August 2024
On 12 June 2020, a 64 year old concrete finisher was attempting to open a damaged main front security gate manually to enter work, when it collapsed and fell onto him, pinning him to the ground causing fatal injuries at Berkeley.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Chris Darby Strata Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/20(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 22 August 2024 the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $150,000.
Scopeview Projects Pty Ltd and Cameron Doueihi
7 August 2024
On 14 December 2020 a worker was instructed to clean out sand from new foundations. During this process a section of brick wall collapsed, striking the worker and partially burying him.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendants, Scopeview Projects Pty Ltd, and its director, Cameron Doueihi, were respectively charged with a breach of sections 32/19(1) and section 32/27(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 respectively.
On 7 August 2024 the defendants were convicted by the District Court with the corporate defendant fined $375,000 and the director defendant fined $60,000.
Arthur Karagavrilidis
5 August 2024
On 31 March 2022, a worker was seriously injured when he fell approximately 7 metres from a scaffold to the ground below.
A notice under section 155 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 seeking information related to the incident was served on the defendant Arthur Karagavrilidis. The defendant was charged with a breach of section 155(5) for failure to respond to the notice.
On 5 August 2024, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $1,500.
July 2024
TQM Design & Construct Pty Ltd
16 July 2024
On 15 November 2021, a 23 year old supervisor and two 20 year old apprentice electricians were placed at risk of falling while installing a power cable for the tower crane at a construction site at Newcastle.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, TQM Design & Construct Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 33/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 16 July 2024, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $20,000.
Zebde Developments Pty Ltd
15 July 2024
On 22 August 2023 and 31 August 2023, a SafeWork NSW inspector observed a new dwelling under construction without adequate fall protection in place at Condell Park.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Zebde Developments Pty Ltd, was charged with two breaches of clause 79(2) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017.
On 15 July 2024, the Downing Centre Local Court convicted and fined the defendant $1,500 for the first offence and convicted wiht no additional penalty under s. 10A of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act for the second offence.
Linda June Priest
11 July 2024
On 1 June 2021, a 43 year old labour hire worker, was assisting another worker in undertaking a controlled hazard burn reduction in a paddock, when the quadbike he was operating rolled over, causing serious injury at Borenore.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Linda June Priest, was charged with a breach of sections 32/19(1) and section 46 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 11 July 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $8,500 for the section 32/19(1) charge and $3,400 for the section 46 charge.
Owners Strata Plan 93899
11 July 2024
On 12 June 2020, a 64 year old concrete finisher was attempting to open a damaged main front security gate manually to enter work, when it collapsed and fell onto him,
pinning him to the ground causing fatal injuries at Berkeley.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Owners Strata Plan 93899, was charged with a breach of section 32/20(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 11 July 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $225,000.
Australian First Construction Group Pty Ltd
3 July 2024
On 26 May 2023, workers were observed with inadequate fall protections or fall prevention methods in place at Wollongong.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Australian First Construction Group Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of clause 79(2) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017.
On 3 July 2024, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $2,000.
UPX Pty Ltd
1 July 2024
On 14 December 2023, three workers were observed with inadequate fall protection or fall prevention methods at risk of fall from a pitch tiled roof at Sawtell.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, UPX Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of clause 79(2) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017.
On 1 July 2024, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $2,500.
June 2024
Integrated Agricultural Developments Pty Ltd
27 June 2024
On 1 June 2021 a labour hire worker, was assisting another worker in the task of controlled hazard burn reduction when the quadbike he was operating rolled over, causing serious injury at Borenore.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Integrated Agricultural Developments Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 46 and 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 27 June 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $15,000 and $180,000 respectively.
B & E Foods Pty Ltd
25 June 2024
On 12 December 2022 workers were working on a loading dock in the absence of guardrails at Blacktown.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, B & E Foods Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 33/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 25 June 2024, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $25,000.
Saunders Civilbuild Pty Ltd
20 June 2024
On 12 August 2021 a worker sustained serious injuries when he fell approximately 5 metres through a void between two bridge planks into a riverbed below at Gilgandra.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Saunders Civilbuild Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 20 June 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.
Topdeck Scaffolding Pty Ltd
14 June 2024
On 9 April 2021 scaffolding on the east side of a 5-storey unit complex was undergoing renovations collapsed and struck the ground floor unit of an occupied neighbouring building, with some scaffold components smashing through a living room window at Fairlight.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Topdeck Scaffolding Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 14 June 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $150,000.
Steggles Pty Ltd
14 June 2024
On 6 October 2020 a worker was seriously injured when his right hand was caught in an overhead shackle conveyor line and dragged by the conveyor line through a hock cutter blade, severing it from his body at Beresfield.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Steggles Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 14 June 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $160,000.
Laggner Constructions Pty Ltd
3 June 2024
On 19 October 2021 a worker was injured when he fell approximately 2.9m through an unsecured sheet of plywood covering a void at Murrumbateman.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Laggner Constructions Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 3 June 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $75,000.
May 2024
MTN Constructions Pty Ltd
27 May 2024
On 23 August 2023 a prohibition notice was issued. On 24 August 2024 the PCBU breached the notice.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, MTN Constructions Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 197 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 27 May 2024, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $3,000.
Edstein Creative Pty Ltd
17 May 2024
On 14 February 2019, a worker was diagnosed with silicosis as a result of the inhalation of airborne respirable crystalline silica (RCS) while performing work tasks between 2012 and 2018 at Newcastle and Hunter regions.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Edstein Creative Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 17 May 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $375,000.
An application for leave to appeal the conviction was lodged in this matter. On 12 May 2025, the application for leave to appeal was refused.
Keks Projects Pty Ltd
1 May 2024
On 23 September 2020 a worker suffered serious injuries when he fell approximately 4.5 metres into an excavation pit when the temporary edge protection he was leaning against gave way at Caringbah.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Keks Projects Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 1 May 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $180,000.
Karl O’Sullivan
1 May 2024
On 1 February 2021 a truck driver suffered fatal injuries while securing products on his truck when an unattended forklift rolled down backwards crushing him against the side of the truck.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Karl O’Sullivan, was charged with a breach of section 32/28(b) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 1 May 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $7,500.
Orica Australia Pty Ltd
1 May 2024
Between about July 2014 and 6 December 2019, two workers were exposed to cobalt dust, a known respiratory sensitising agent which can cause occupational illness, while undertaking work at an industrial chemical manufacturing facility at Kooragang.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Orica Australia Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 31(1)/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 1 May 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $1,200,000.
April 2024
Glenn Page
24 April 2024
On 24 August 2020 a worker was seriously injured when he was struck by a bundle of 6 metre steel reinforcement bars being moved by a tower crane at Edmondson Park.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Glenn Page, was charged with a breach of section 28(b) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 24 April 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $6,000.
Jonathan Brian Simnett
19 April 2024
On 12 November 2021 a licensed asbestos assessor knowingly altered a Certificate of Analysis and produced it in compliance with the WHS Act/Regulations without indicating the respect in which it was false.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Jonathan Brian Simnett, was charged with a breach of section 268(2)(a) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 19 April 2024, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $2,500.
Miller Logistics Pty Ltd
18 April 2024
On 4 November 2020 a truck driver was seriously injured when he was struck by a forklift while loading freight onto a B-Double trailer at Tamworth.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Miller Logistics Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 18 April 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $450,000.
Visy Board Proprietary Ltd
5 April 2024
On 25 June 2020, a machine servicer suffered crush injuries to his left ankle when he was struck by a Trolley Car while working on a conveyor at Smithfield.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Visy Board Proprietary Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 5 April 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $375,000.
March 2024
Lloyds Building & Development Pty Ltd
25 March 2024
On 2 May 2023, SafeWork NSW inspectors attended a construction site where they observed a contractor working on a first-floor balcony without adequate fall protection.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Lloyds Building & Development Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 33/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 25 March 2024, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $7,000.
Scott’s Refrigerated Logistics Pty Ltd
22 March 2024
On 6 July 2021 a linehaul truck driver, was operating a heavy vehicle between his Brisbane depot and a changeover point at Clybucca. The truck driver attempted to cross the road when he was hit by a vehicle sustaining fatal injuries.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Scott’s Refrigerated Logistics Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 22 March 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $800,000.
Metsquare Pty Ltd
22 March 2024
On 28 August 2019 a worker fell through a penetration approximately 2.7 m onto capped reinforcement bars at Wollongong.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Metsquare Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 22 March 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $450,000
Marist Youth Care Limited
11 March 2024
From 7 January 2019 to 30 September 2019, two female workers at residential care premises were exposed to a risk of suffering serious illness or injury arising from experiencing work-related violence.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Marist Youth Care Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 11 March 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.
Enviro Pallets Pty Ltd
8 March 2024
On 11 September 2019 a worker was performing maintenance under a pallet making machine when a metal arm of a pallet turner struck the worker in the head causing fatal injuries.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Enviro Pallets Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 8 March 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.
Qantas Ground Services Pty Ltd
6 March 2024
On 2 February 2020, a Health and Safety Representative directed workers to stop cleaning and servicing planes arriving from China during the COVID pandemic. Qantas Ground Services Pty Ltd stood down the Health and Safety Representative from his employment and told him not to attend work until an internal investigation was completed.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Qantas Ground Services Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 104(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 6 March 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $250,000 and ordered to pay compensation of $21,000.
February 2024
Mr Omar Abdul-Rahman
28 February 2024
Between 12 December 2020 and 13 January 2021, inspectors conducted various site visits at a construction site and observed number of serious risks relating to overhead powerlines, falling objects, traffic control, site security and other issues.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation Mr Omar Abdul-Rahman, was charged with 2 breaches of section 33/27(1), Section 190 and section 188 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 28 February 2024 the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court was fined $13,500.
Jet Express Plumbing Maintenance Pty Ltd
28 February 2024
Between 12 December 2020 and 13 January 2021, inspectors conducted various site visits at a construction site and observed number of serious risks relating to overhead powerlines, falling objects, traffic control, site security and other issues.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation Jet Express Plumbing Maintenance Pty Ltd, was charged with breaches of Clause 166(1), Clause 298(1), 2 breaches of Clause 197 of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017, and 3 breaches of Section 33/19(1), 2 breaches of Section 32/19(1) and Section 43(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 28 February 2024 the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined a total of $110,500.
James Rule
22 February 2024
In September 2020, a SafeWork NSW accredited assessor failed to comply with the conditions of his authorisation.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, James Rule, was charged with 5 breaches of Section 45 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 22 February 2024, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined a total of $12,000.
Aland B & W Pty Ltd
20 February 2024
On 24 August 2020 a worker was seriously injured when he was struck by a 2-4 tonne bundle of 6 metre steel reinforcement bars being moved by a tower crane.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Aland B & W Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 20 February 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $225,000.
Peter Whalan
13 February 2024
On 19 November 2020 a worker suffered injury when they fell approximately 7 metres through a rear awning roof.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant Peter Whalan, was charged with a breach of section 32/27(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 13 February 2024 the defendant was convicted by the District Court was fined $45,000.
PRW Services Pty Ltd
13 February 2024
On 19 November 2020 a worker suffered injury when they fell approximately 7 metres through a rear awning roof.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, PRW Services Pty Ltd was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 13 February 2024 the defendant was convicted by the District Court and was fined $375,000.
2023
December 2023
Inghams Enterprises Pty Ltd
21 December 2023
On 19 February 2020 a worker was seriously injured when he became trapped in a horizontal auger in the ice making freezer room at the plant at North Ryde.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Inghams Enterprises Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 21 December 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $450,000.
Dong, Xu Chun
15 December 2023
On 6 August 2020 a production worker suffered partial amputation of two fingers when the blade of a Four Roll Meat Slicing Machine descended as she attempted to remove material from the rear of the machine.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Xu Chun Dong, was charged with a breach of section 32/27(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 15 December 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $37,500.
E & J International Pty Ltd
15 December 2023
On 6 August 2020 a production worker suffered partial amputation of two fingers when the blade of a Four Roll Meat Slicing Machine descended as she attempted to remove material from the rear of the machine.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, E & J International Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/25(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 15 December 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $262,500.
NL Workforce Solutions Pty Ltd
15 December 2023
On 6 August 2020 a production worker suffered partial amputation of two fingers when the blade of a Four Roll Meat Slicing Machine descended as she attempted to remove material from the rear of the machine.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, NL Workforce Solutions Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 15 December 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $262,500.
B & E Foods Pty Ltd
15 December 2023
On 6 August 2020 a production worker suffered partial amputation of two fingers when the blade of a Four Roll Meat Slicing Machine descended as she attempted to remove material from the rear of the machine.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, B & E Foods Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 15 December 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $375,000.
Think Tank Building Solutions Pty Ltd
1 December 2023
On 12 November 2020, a worker was clearing material on a glass atrium roof when a scaffold standard fell from above, shattering the glass atrium, causing him to fall through the glass approximately 4.4 metres to the ground below. A courier walking through the glass atrium at ground level and was struck by shards of glass.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Think Tank Building Solutions Pty Ltd, was charged with breaches of section 32/19(1) and 32/19(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 1 December 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $216,000 for each offence.
Mars Commercial Pty Ltd
1 December 2023
On 19 November 2020, a worker fell approximately 7 to 8 metres down an open lift shaft at a construction site sustaining spinal injuries and skull fractures.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Mars Commercial Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (the Act).
On 1 December 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $412,500. A training order was also made pursuant to s. 241 of the Act.
Royal Touch Paper Products Pty Ltd
1 December 2023
On 13 March 2021 a 35 year old worker was using a core cutting machine to feed through cardboard tubes when both her arms got caught in the machine, causing serious injury.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Royal Touch Paper Products Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 1 December 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.
November 2023
Leading Homes Pty Ltd
30 November 2023
On 17 June 2023, following a site visit in Ryde, a Prohibition Notice was issued prohibiting the carrying out of work on the second storey balconies of a duplex that did not have any edge protection. The defendant failed to comply with the Prohibition Notice.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Leading Homes Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 197 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in relation to the failure to comply.
On 30 November 2023, the defendant was convicted by Local Court and fined $3,500.
L & N Properties Pty Ltd
23 November 2023
On 12 November 2020, a worker was clearing material on a glass atrium roof when a scaffold standard fell from above, shattering the glass atrium, causing him to fall through the glass approximately 4.4 metres to the ground below. A courier walking through the glass atrium at ground level and was struck by shards of glass.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, L & N Properties Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) and 32/19(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 23 November 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $50,000 for each offence.
Casella, Sam
20 November 2023
On 1 February 2021, a 19 year old form worker fell 12.3 metres through an open penetration adjacent to a lift shaft that was under construction.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Sam Casella, was charged with a breach of section 32/27(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 20 November 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $120,000.
Big River Group Pty Ltd
17 November 2023
On 27 October 2020, a 60 year old truck driver suffered injury to his leg when it was run over by a reversing forklift at Forest Hill.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Big River Group Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 17 November 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $450,000.
HLH NSW Pty Ltd
17 November 2023
On 9 February 2021, a 25 year old worker was seriously injured when he fell 5.5m through a roof structure to the ground below at Hurstville.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, HLH NSW Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 33/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 17 November 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $82,500.
Meoushy, Alex
17 November 2023
On 24 August 2020 a 53-year old worker, was seriously injured when he was struck by a bundle of steel reinforcement bars being moved by a tower crane, lifting him off the ground and pushing him into an adjacent formwork deck. The site where the incident occurred was not preserved until a SafeWork NSW inspector arrived at the scene at Edmondson Park.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Alex Meoushy, was charged with a breach of section 39(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 17 November 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $4,500.
JBS Australia Pty Ltd
8 November 2023
On 19 February 2020 a worker suffered serious injury undertaking moisture testing of hay bales when she was struck and trapped by two hay bales which fell from the top of a stack of six bales onto her at Caroona.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, JBS Australia Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 8 November 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.
Giraffe Scaffolding Pty Ltd
8 November 2023
On 28 February 2023, a SafeWork NSW Inspector issued a Prohibition Notice to Giraffe Scaffolding Pty Ltd to stop work in relation to erecting scaffolding without fall protection on a construction site.
On 2 March 2023, the inspector returned to the site and observed that the subject scaffold appeared to have been extended whilst the Prohibition Notice was in place.
Following a SafeWork NSW investigation, Giraffe Scaffolding Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 197 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 8 November 2023, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $3,300.
North Corp Projects Pty Ltd
8 November 2023
On 16 May 2023, a SafeWork NSW Inspector issued a Prohibition on North Corp Projects Pty Ltd (North Corp) in relation to risk of electric shock from working an unsafe distance to energised overhead powerlines. On 24 May 2023, the Inspector returned to the site and observed that the Prohibition Notice had not been complied with by North Corp.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, North Corp was charged with a breach of section 197 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 8 November 2023, North Corp Projects Pty Ltd was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $5,500.
Hartwig, Mark Gerard
7 November 2023
On 25 January 2021, a worker sustained lacerations to his jaw and shoulder/collarbone after an inadequately guarded chainsaw kicked back whilst he was cutting a timber fence at a residential property at Chatswood.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Mark Gerard Hartwig, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 7 November 2023, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $8,000.
Sunrise Metal Recycling Pty Ltd
6 November 2023
On 2 October 2020, a 48 year old worker sustained serious injury when a vehicle he was dismantling on a forklift separated and fell from the tynes of the forklift striking him at St Marys.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Sunrise Metal Recycling Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 6 November 2023, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $46,000.
Canon Roofing Solutions Pty Ltd
3 November 2023
On 19 November 2020, a 50-year old sole trader fell 7 metres through a rear awning roof causing injury to his legs at Moorebank.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Canon Roofing Solutions Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 3 November 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.
October 2023
BSA Ltd
16 October 2023
On 14 December 2018, a 22 year old technician suffered fatal electrical shock while installing Foxtel at a residential premises at Malabar.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, BSA Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
The defendant was convicted on 29 September 2023 and on 16 October 2023 the District Court imposed a fine of $540,000.
True Value Glass Pty Ltd
11 October 2023
A SafeWork NSW Inspector issued True Value Glass Pty Ltd with a Penalty Notice for a breach of clause 79(2) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation2017, after observing inadequate protection against risk of falling at a work site in Gables NSW on 8 June 2023.
On 24 June 2023, True Value Glass Pty Ltd elected to have the matter heard before the Court.
On 11 October 2023, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $1,000.
Manor Properties Pty Ltd
9 October 2023
On 18 October 2022, a SafeWork NSW Inspector issued Manor Properties Pty Ltd with a Prohibition Notice to stop work after observing workers working at height without adequate fall protection in place.
On 21 October 2022, the Inspector returned to the site and observed work had taken place whilst the Prohibition Notice remained in place.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Manor Properties Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 197 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 9 October 2023, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $2,000.
STP Trading & Construction Pty Ltd
4 October 2023
On 13 May 2023, a SafeWork NSW inspector issued a Prohibition Notice on STP Trading & Construction Pty Ltd (STP) after observing a worker working on a construction site at Revesby NSW without adequate fall protection.
On 24 May 2023, the inspector returned to the site and observed that the Prohibition Notice had not been complied with by STP.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, STP was charged with a breach of section 197 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 4 October 2023, STP Trading & Construction Pty Ltd was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $10,000.
Denbrok Constructions Pty Ltd
4 October 2023
On 3 December 2020, a 19 year old second year apprentice carpenter sustained serious injury when he fell 4.2m from the perimeter edge of a residential roof onto the ground surface below.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Denbrok Constructions Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 4 October 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $150,000.
September 2023
Saratsopoulos, George
20 September 2023
On 18 May 2020, SafeWork NSW was notified of alleged contraventions of legislation resulting from removal of friable asbestos on or around 10 February 2018, and providing falsified documentation to secure removal work for which there was not a licence.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, George Saratsopoulos, was charged with breach of sections 43(1), 155(5), 268(2)(a) x 2 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 20 September 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined a total of $20,000 for the four offences.
Bidfood NSW Pty Ltd
15 September 2023
On 27 January 2021 a forklift, missing its travel reversing alarm and driven by an unlicensed employee, reversed into a warehouse receiving area and struck a worker causing serious leg injuries at Port Macquarie.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Bidfood NSW Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 15 September 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.
Art Civil Pty Ltd
15 September 2023
On 1 September 2020 a 54 year old machine operator was using an excavator to remove debris from a demolished structure when a large metal window lintel fell and punctured the glass front cabin window of the excavator striking the operator's leg at Neutral Bay.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Art Civil Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 15 September 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $150,000.
Carbon BMC Pty Ltd
1 September 2023
On 2 December 2020 a 22 year old water proofer, was in the process of waterproofing in a non-ventilated area, when a heat gun ignited the fumes of the chemicals and caused a fireball explosion at Seaforth.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Carbon BMC Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 1 September 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.
Universal Propping & Supports Pty Ltd
1 September 2023
On 15 May 2019 a tower crane crew were moving a load of formwork timbers onto a truck when the load fell to the ground, ricocheted and struck, a 45 year old truck driver, who was also loading formwork timber onto the truck at Kiama.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Universal Propping & Supports Pty Ltd, was charged with breach of section 32/19(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 1 September 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $150,000.
August 2023
Murray Constructions Pty Ltd
31 August 2023
On 28 September 2020 at Tenandra, a 70 year old truck driver and labourer sustained fatal injuries, and another labourer sustained serious injuries, when an excavator sieve bucket, weighing approximately 400 - 500 kgs, fell from a trailer to the ground, 2.4 metres below.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Murray Constructions Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. The defendant was convicted by the District Court and on 31 August 2023 was fined $450,000.
Australex Group Pty Ltd
29 August 2023
On 20 March 2020, a SafeWork NSW inspector issued Australex Group with a Penalty Notice for a breach of clause 79(2) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017, after observing inadequate protection against risk of falling at the worksite on 10 March 2020. On 22 February 2021, Australex Group elected to have the matter heard before the Court.
On 29 August 2023, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $10,000.
Bozzi and Co Produce Pty Ltd
15 August 2023
On 28 July 2020, a 16 year old worker was driving a Can-Am buggy across a property as part of his work duties when he lost control of the vehicle and it rolled over onto its side at Menindee.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Bozzi and Co Produce Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of 32/19(1) and 38(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 15 August 2023, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $34,000 for the 32/19(1) offence and $4,250 for the 38(1) offence.
Austar Construction Pty Ltd
1 August 2023
On 15 June 2020 a 37 year old worker sustained serious head injuries doing electrical work when he fell 3.3 meters over an internal edge, fitted with an insecure guard rail, to the ground below at Gladesville.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Austar Construction Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 1 August 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $150,000.
July 2023
Maluko Pty Ltd
26 July 2023
On 12 June 2020, a 64 year old worker was fatally injured when attempting to open a damaged main metal security gate manually and it fell onto him at Berkeley.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Maluko Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 26 July 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $375,000.
MHE-Demag Pty Ltd
18 July 2023
On 6 July 2023, a 34 year old worker was fatally injured when girders being moved by an overhead crane got caught on the hook of the shortener and fell on them on a site at Smithfield.
After a SafeWork NSW Investigation the defendant, MHE-Demag Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health Safety Act 2011.
On 18 July 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $525,000.00
Dial-A-Dump (EC) Pty Ltd
18 July 2023
On 27 May 2019, workers were placed at risk of suffering death or serious injury as a result of being impacted by a compactor whilst conducting inspections of waste in and around the tip face on site at Eastern Creek.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Dial-A-Dump (EC) Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 18 July 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $255,000.
A1 Arbor Tree Service Pty Ltd
14 July 2023
On 7 September 2019, a 40 year old worker was fatally injured when he was drawn into a woodchipper whilst handfeeding branches into the woodchipper at Lindfield.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, A1 Arbor Tree Service Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 31(1)/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 14 July 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $2,025,000.
Tony Saunders
14 July 2023
On 7 September 2019, a 40 year old worker was fatally injured when he was drawn into a woodchipper whilst handfeeding branches into the woodchipper at Lindfield.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Tony Saunders, was charged with a breach of section 32/28 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 14 July 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $101,250.
Sky Cool Pty Ltd
5 July 2023
On 11 January 2022, a member of the public witnessed a forklift driver without a high risk work licence elevate three children in a makeshift work platform adjacent to steel storage racking at Hornsby.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Sky Cool Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 33/19(1) and 43(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 5 July 2023, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $5,000 for the 33/19(1) offence and $1,000 for the 43(2) offence.
Edward Lehmann
5 July 2023
On 11 January 2022, a member of the public witnessed a forklift driver without a high risk work licence elevate three children in a makeshift work platform adjacent to steel storage racking at Hornsby.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Edward Lehmann, was charged with a breach of section 43(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 5 July 2023, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $1,000.
June 2023
Force Fire & Safety Pty Ltd
23 June 2023
On 16 September 2019 a truck driver was fatally injured when two long lengths of pipe, weighing approx.190kg each, fell from the side of a semitrailer and hit him on the head at Moorebank.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Force Fire & Safety Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of 32/19(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 23 June 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.
Craig Arthur Pty Ltd
23 June 2023
On 16 September 2019 a truck driver was fatally injured when two long lengths of pipe, weighing approx.190kg each, fell from the side of a semitrailer and hit him on the head at Moorebank.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Craig Arthur Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 46 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 23 June 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $45,000.
N. Moit & Sons (NSW) Pty Ltd
16 June 2023
Following an investigation in 2021, SafeWork NSW concluded that between January 2014 and April 2021, the defendant N.Moit & Sons (NSW) Pty Ltd, had failed to take a number of reasonably practicable measures to minimise the risk of respirable crystalline silica dust inhalation for workers involved in crushing masonry waste.
The defendant was charged with a breach of section 33/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 16 June 2023, the Defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $75,000.
G & Z Form Group Pty Ltd
2 June 2023
On 29 April 2020, a 36 year old senior crane operator and dogman was injured when he fell approx. 2.9 metres through an inadequately protected penetration on a formwork deck in Belrose.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, G & Z Form Group Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 2 June 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $100,000.
May 2023
Omar Chehab
31 May 2023
On 15 December 2020 a worker Omar Chebab was observed by Inspectors to be operating, via a hand-held remote control Tower crane when he was not authorised.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Omar Chehab, was charged with a breach of section 43(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 31 May 2023, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $750.00.
Coplex Construction Pty Ltd
23 May 2023
On 21 August 2019 a 30 year old form worker was fatally injured when he fell approximately 5 floors through a ventilation shaft of a construction site at Jordan Springs.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Coplex Construction Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 23 May 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $405,000.
Ausgrid Management Pty Ltd
19 May 2023
On 2 April 2019, a 39 year old worker was fatally injured when he was working on low voltage power lines from a cherry picker and sustained an electric shock resulting in fatal injuries at Riverview.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Ausgrid Management Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 19 May 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $600,000.
Mazin Abdel Samad
10 May 2023
Between 13 to 19 April 2021 a sole trader conducted training and high risk work license assessment, and allowed people to carry out high risk work when they were not authorised. Mr Samad was not an accredited high risk work license assessor at Macquarie Park.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Mazin Abdel Samad, was charged with a breach of section 43(2) and four breaches of section 268(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 10 May 2023, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined a total of $16,000.
Metro Crane Services Pty Limited
10 May 2023
On 6 December 2019 a 31 year old crane dogman was seriously injured when he was adjusting a load on the roof of a building and fell approximately 9m through a skylight at Croydon.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Metro Crane Services Pty Limited, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 10 May 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $360,000.
Buddco Pty Ltd
2 May 2023
On 7 December 2017, a 42 year old contractor was fatally injured when he was trapped by an anchor blade inside an industrial ink holding tank while cleaning, at Auburn. Two other workers were also injured attempting to assist the trapped contractor.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Buddco Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
Following a defended hearing, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and on 2 May 2023 was fined $600,000.
Ambulance Service of NSW
2 May 2023
On 9 April 2018, it was discovered by staff at the Belmont Station of the Hunter Zone of the Ambulance Service of NSW, that vials of Fentanyl contained within the restricted medication safe had been tampered with. On 11 April 2018, SafeWork NSW was notified of suspected tampering with restricted medications in the Hunter Zone.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, the Crown in the Right of New South Wales in respect of the Ambulance Service of NSW, was charged with a breach of section 33/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 2 May 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $187,500.
AGL Macquarie Pty Ltd
2 May 2023
On 17 December 2020, a worker was injured when he was working on oil coolers attached to a transformer generating electricity, when an internal explosion occurred destroying the transformer.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, AGL Macquarie, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 2 May 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $450,000.
Voltex Trading Pty Ltd
1 May 2023
On 28 May 2020, a 27 year old worker was injured when he was assessing the roof area of a shearing shed to install panels when he fell 3.6m through the roof to the timber floor below at Alectown.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Voltex Trading Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 1 May 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $180,000.
March 2023
Evolve Roofing Pty Ltd
31 March 2023
On 6 December 2019, a 31 year old crane dogman was assisting with loading materials onto the roof of a building when he was struck by the load and fell approximately 9m through a skylight at Croydon.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Evolve Roofing Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 31 March 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $150,000.
Ripper Demolition Pty Ltd
31 March 2023
On 2 July 2021, following a site visit at MacMasters Beach, a Prohibition Notice was issued prohibiting the carrying out of asbestos removal work at the site until a competent person was engaged to perform an assessment and provide a report and remediation plan, following a site visit. The defendant failed to comply with the Notice.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Ripper Demolition Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of Section 197 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in relation to the failure to comply.
On 31 March 2023, the defendant was convicted by the Local Court and fined $20,000.
Walgett Shire Council
24 March 2023
On 21 June 2018, a worker was fatally injured while working on foot, operating and moving traffic control devices from one side of the road to the other on the Kamilaroi Highway between Cryon and Walgett.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Walgett Shire Council, was charged with a breach of section 33/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (“the Act”).
On 24 March 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court, fined $50,000 and ordered to enter into a Work Health and Safety Project Order pursuant to s 238 of the Act.
MON Natural Foods Pty Ltd
15 March 2023
On 20 December 2019, a worker was fatally injured when he was crushed between the work box rail of a forklift and a section of the roof at Barooga.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, MON Natural Foods Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 15 March 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $450,000.
McInerney Enterprises Pty Ltd and Taylor McInerney
15 March 2023
On 12 August 2020 a worker was seriously injured when they were installing a solar system on a roof of a residential garage and fell approximately 3.87 metres through a polycarbonate roof sheeting to the floor below at Albion Park.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendants, McInerney Enterprises Pty Ltd, and director, Taylor McInerney, were respectively charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) and section 32/27(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 15 March 2023, the defendants were convicted by the District Court. The corporate defendant was fined $150,000 and the director defendant was fined $375.
February 2023
Parrish Group NSW Pty Ltd
8 February 2023
On 31 March 2020 a 25 year old worker was riveting gutter lining on the roof of a building under construction when he fell approx. 6.8 metres through an unsupported section of a guttering line to the concrete slab below, resulting in serious injury.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Parrish Group NSW Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 8 February 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.
Apex Building Systems Pty Ltd
8 February 2023
On and/or between 21 and 23 August 2019 a worker without fall protection, fell approximately 4 metres from an excavation bucket to a slab below and suffered injuries at Vineyard.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Apex Building Systems Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 8 February 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $180,000.
Prime Metal Roofing Pty Ltd
8 February 2023
On 28 February 2019 two workers suffered injuries when they fell approximately 4 meters through a roof while removing asbestos at Moorebank.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Prime Metal Roofing Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 8 February 2023, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $120,000.
Prime Metal Roofing Pty Ltd
8 February 2023
On 11 February 2019, a worker was fatally injured when they were removing a section of metal roof rail, to relocate to another area on the roof when they contacted nearby overhead powerlines at Moorebank.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Prime Metal Roofing Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
The defendant was convicted and on 8 February 2023 was fined by the District Court $375,000.
Number One Stone Marble & Granite Pty Ltd
3 February 2023
From 3 February 2020 until 3 December 2020, there was a risk of workers of being exposed to the inhalation of RCS and/or acquiring silicosis or other respiratory disease or illness while performing their duties at Padstow.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Number One Stone Marble & Granite Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 33/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 3 February 2023, the defendant was convicted by the Local Court and fined $25,000.
2022
December 2022
Autocare Services Pty Ltd
16 December 2022
On 15 May 2019 a worker sustained fatal injuries when a deck on the trailer descended and crushed him at Kirrawee.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Autocare Services Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 16 December 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $450,000.
BSA Advanced Property Solutions (Fire) Pty Ltd
16 December 2022
On 29 November 2019, a 49 year old fire system installer sustained fatal injuries when he uncapped a pressurised water pipe resulting in the test cap on the end of the pipe ejecting with considerable force striking him in the head, at Sydney.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, BSA Advanced Property Solutions (Fire) Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 16 December 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $450,000.
Cincram Group Pty Ltd
9 December 2022
On 20 November 2019, a worker was seriously injured whilst unpacking pallets of copper cable inside an elevated shipping container when the top pallet weighing approximately 500kg fell on him and he fell 1.5 metres to the ground, at Newington.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Cincram Group Pty Ltd was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health Safety Act 2011.
On 9 December 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $375,000
Roadworx Surfacing Pty Ltd
9 December 2022
On 19 August 2019 a 28 year old worker sustained serious injuries with severe burns to his face, neck and ears from a fire and/or explosion occuring out of a road crack sealing machine at Jambaroo.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, RoadWorx Surfacing Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 9 December 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $340,000.
Tyne ACFS Pty Ltd
7 December 2022
On 25 September 2019, a 67 year old male sustained fatal injuries when he was caught between two shipping containers, at Eastwood.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Tyne ACFS Pty Ltd was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health Safety Act 2011.
On 7 December 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.
November 2022
Synergy Scaffolding Services
25 November 2022
On 1 April 2019, a worker was fatally injured, and another worker sustained serious injury when a large section of scaffold collapsed on top of them at a construction project in Macquarie Park.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Synergy Scaffolding Services Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 31/19(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 25 November 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $2,000,000.
MMP Industrial Pty Ltd
24 November 2022
On 14 August 2019, a 58 year old worker sustained serious crush injuries to three fingers on her right hand while operating and setting up an unguarded machine, at Mulgrave
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, MMP Industrial Pty Ltd was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health Safety Act 2011.
On 24 November 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $262,500.
Moustafa Nahle
23 November 2022
On 12 March 2021, a SafeWork Inspector Andrew Komisarczuk was threatened by a worker while he was undertaking his duties at Caddens.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Moustafa Nahle was charged with a breach of section 190 of the Work Health Safety Act 2011.
On 23 November 2022, the defendant was convicted in his absence by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $25,000
SLD Projects Pty Ltd
18 November 2022
On 12 September 2019, a worker was injured when he fell approximately 3 metres from the roof of a house under renovation whilst removing roof battens at Forestville.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, SLD Projects Pty Ltd was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health Safety Act 2011.
On 18 November 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $180,000.
Urban Field Group Pty Ltd
18 November 2022
On 28 August 2019, a 50-year old painter sustained serious head injuries after falling from a ladder at Pendle Hill, while preparing concrete balcony soffits, ceilings and walls for painting using an angle grinder. On 4 September 2019 he died of his injuries.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Urban Field Group Pty Ltd was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health Safety Act 2011.
On 18 November 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $400,000.
Leda Form Group Pty Ltd
3 November 2022
On 21 August 2019, a 30 year old formwork labourer sustained fatal injuries when he fell approximately 5 floors through a ventilation shaft on a construction site, at Jordan Springs.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Leda Form Group Pty Ltd was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health Safety Act 2011.
On 3 November 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $450,000.
LJW Solar Pty Ltd
2 November 2022
On 7 January 2020, a 19 year old electrical apprentice sustained serious injury when he fell approximately 3.5 metres from the roof where he was assisting in installing a solar panel, at Schofields.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, LJW Solar Pty Ltd was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health Safety Act 2011.
On 2 November 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $600,000.
October 2022
Greater Civil Pty Ltd
20 October 2022
Two workers without fall protection fell approximately 4 meters from an excavation bucket to a concrete slab at Vinyard. One of the workers was seriously injured.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant,Greater Civil Pty Ltd was charged with breaches of section 32/19(1) and section 38 of the Work Health Safety Act 2011.
On 20 October 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $600,000 for the offence under section 19(1) and $18,750 for the offence under section 38 of the Act.
Technical Works Pty Ltd
7 October 2022
On 15 May 2019, a tower crane crew were moving a load of formwork timbers, which weighed approximately 700 kg to a work zone in front of a construction site at Kiama. The load fell approximately 12 meters to the ground, ricocheted and struck a truck driver, who was working in the workzone.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant Technical Works Pty Ltd, was charged with breach of section 32/19(1) and 32/19(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 7 October 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $150,000 for the offence under section 19(1) and $15,000 for the offence under section 19(2) of the WHS Act.
Nigel Bennett
7 October 2022
On 25 October 2018, a worker suffered electric shock when a crane mast came into contact with HV overhead lines, at Moss Vale.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Nigel Bennett, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) and 32/19(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
The defendant was convicted by the District Court and, on 7 October 2022, fined $2,500 for the offence under section 19(1) and $12,500 for the offence under section 19(2) of the Act.
Solar Power Nation Pty Ltd
5 October 2022
On 1 December 2021, a site inspection by SafeWork NSW found two workers placed at risk of falling 5 metres and 2.4 metres while installing a residential roof top solar system on a double storey home at North Ryde.
After a SafWork NSW investigation the defendant, Solar Power Nation Pty Ltd was charged with a breach of clause 79(2) and clause 299(1) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017.
On 5 October 2022, the defendant was convicted by the Local Court and fined $7,000 for each offence.
September 2022
Empire Contracting Pty Ltd
30 September 2022
On 9 January 2020, a labourer sustained fatal injuries when he was removing batons from a roof. While attempting to access the ladder he stepped on fragile material and fell through the structure, falling 2.5 metres onto concrete, at Wollongong.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Empire Contracting Pty Ltd was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health Safety Act 2011.
On 30 September 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.30/10/202230/09/2025
KML Auto Electrics Pty Ltd
30 September 2022
On 15 January 2020, an 18 year old first year apprentice sustained fatal injuries when the cabin of a truck fell upon him, at Brocklehurst.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant,KML Auto Electrics Pty Ltd was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health Safety Act 2011.
On 30 September 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $375,000.
Excellent Financial Services Pty Ltd
26 September 2022
On 4 August 2020, SafeWork NSW conducted a site inspection at premises of Excellent Financial Services Pty Ltd (“Excellent”) in Eastwood. An improvement notice was issued in relation to inspection and tagging of portable fire extinguishers. The improvement notice was not complied with and Excellent was subsequently charged with failing to comply with an improvement notice under s. 193 of the Work Health Safety Act 2011 (the Act).
On 15 October 2020, SafeWork conducted a site inspection at Excellent’s Eastwood premises and an improvement notice was issued in relation to requirement to notify SafeWork of Schedule 11 chemicals that exceed the manifest quantity. The improvement notice was not complied with and Excellent was subsequently charged with failing to comply with an improvement notice under s. 193 of the Act.
On 11 September 2020, SafeWork conducted a site inspection at Excellent’s Alexandria premises. Excellent was issued with an improvement notice in relation to fire extinguisher inspection and testing. The improvement notice was not complied with. Excellent was subsequently charged with failing to comply with an improvement notice under s. 193 of the Act.
On 26 September 2022, the defendant was convicted by the Local Court on two of the section 193 offences and fined $4500 for each offence. The third section 193 offence was taken into consideration by the court on a Form 1 pursuant to s. 32 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999.
SY Electrical Pty Ltd
21 September 2022
On 1 December 2021, a site inspection by SafeWork NSW found two workers placed at risk of falling 5 metres and 2.4 metres while installing a residential roof top solar system on a double storey home at North Ryde.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, SY Electrical Pty Ltd was charged with a breach of clause 79(2) and clause 299(1) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017.
On 21 September 2022, the defendant was convicted by the Local Court and fined $8,000 for each offence.
ACN 158 085 217 Pty Ltd (previously known as Territory Transport Pty Ltd)
21 September 2022
On 5 November 2019, a worker sustained fatal injuries after being struck on the head by a hydraulic powered ramp of a trailer while unloading two vehicles, at Ingleburn.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, ACN 158 085 217 Pty Ltd was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health Safety Act 2011.
On 21 September 2022, the defendant was convicted by District Court and fined $360,000.
Riverwall Constructions Pty Ltd
14 September 2022
On 11 February 2019, a worker was fatally injured from electric shock when he came into contact with a nearby overhead powerline while removing a 6 metres metal roof rail fall protection, at Moorebank.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Riverwall Constructions Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health Safety Act 2011.
On 14 September 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court, fined $600,000, and ordered to undertake a health and safety project pursuant to section 238 of the Act within six month of the date of the orders.
Advanced Roofing Sydney Pty Ltd
14 September 2022
On 9 July 2019, a worker fell through an open penetration, approximately 8.42 metres to the round below, while installing new roof sheets at St Joseph’s College in Hunter’s Hill.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Advanced Roofing Sydney Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health Safety Act 2011.
On 14 September 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court, fined $150,000, ordered to undertake a work health and safety project pursuant to section 238 of the Act, and arrange Certificate IV training in Work Health and Safety pursuant to section 241 of the Act.14/10/202214/09/2025
August 2022
HMO Electromasters Pty Ltd
29 August 2022
On 15 November 2021, an electrical supervisor and two apprentices were placed at risk of falling 7 metres to the ground of a multi storey construction building in Newcastle while installing a power cable for the tower crane.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, HMO Electromasters Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of clause 39(2) and 299(1) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017.
On 29 August 2022, the defendant was convicted by the Local Court and fined $10,000 for each offence.
Solveco Pty Ltd
12 August 2022
On 31 July 2017, a worker suffered serious burns when there was an explosion near a waste shredder being used to shred aerosol cans, at St Marys.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Solveco Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 9 August 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $210,000.
Drew Charles McLauchlan
9 August 2022
On 20 April 2020, a worker suffered serious injuries when his leg was caught in an auger of a silo at Goolgowi
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Drew McLauchlan, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health Safety Act 2011.
On 9 August 2022, the defendant was convicted by the Local Court and fined $50,000.
Tunny Pty Ltd and Aidan Waring
3 August 2022
On 15 June 2019, a worker sustained injuries when the tray of a flatbed truck, being lifted by a wheel loader, struck him while he was adjusting the chain slings, at Lake Munmorah.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the corporate defendant, Tunny Pty Ltd, and the director, Aidan Waring, were respectively charged with breaches of section 32/19(1) and 32/27(1) of the Work Health Safety Act 2011.
On 3 August 2022, the defendants were convicted and fined by the District Court. The corporate defendant was fined $120,000, and the director was fined $30,000.
July 2022
Vitonga Pty Ltd
26 July 2022
On 5 January 2017, two workers were trapped by a trench collapse whilst laying concrete irrigation pipes into trenches dug by an excavator to extend an airstrip, at Moree.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Vitonga Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 26 July 2022, the defendant was convicted by the Local Court and fined $40,000.
AST Services Pty Ltd
26 July 2022
On 6 December 2019, a truck driver sustained serious injuries when a bundle of steel pipes rolled from a trailer and struck him, r at Newcastle.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, AST Services Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health Safety Act 2011.
On 26 July 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $210,000.
PCW Constructions Pty Ltd and Peter James Woodhouse
25 July 2022
On 13 June 2020, an apprentice carpenter sustained serious injuries when he fell approximately 6.5 metres through a skylight while removing roof sheets of a manufacturing premises in Molong.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the corporate defendant, PCW Constructions Pty Ltd, and the director, Peter Woodhouse, were respectively charged with breaches of section 32/19(1) and 32/27(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 25 July 2022, the defendants were convicted and fined by the District Court. The corporate defendant was fined $90,000 and the director was fined $30,000.
Aussie Skips Recycling Pty Ltd and Emmanuel Roussakis
21 July 2022
On 24 May 2018, a waste picker sustained fatal injuries when he was run over by a reversing front end loader, at South Strathfield.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the corporate defendant, Aussie Skips Recycling Pty Ltd, and the director, Emmanuel Roussakis, were respectively charged with breaches of section 32/19(1) and 32/27(1) of the Work Health Safety Act 2011.
On 21 July 2022, the defendants were convicted and fined by the District Court. The corporate defendant was fined $525,000 and the director was fined $60,000.
Mondiale VGL Pty Ltd
21 July 2022
On 29 November 2018, a rigid vehicle operator suffered fatal injuries when he was crushed by a reversing reach stacker.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Mondiale VGL Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 21 July 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $375,000.
Perry’s Roofing Pty Ltd
14 July 2022
On 11 February 2019, a worker was fatally injured from electric shock when he came into contact with a nearby overhead powerlines while removing a metal roof rail , at Moorebank.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Perry’s Roofing Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 14 July 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $450,000.
Perry's Roofing Pty Ltd
14 July 2022
On 28 February 2019, two workers suffered injuries when they fell approximately 4 metres through a roof while removing asbestos roof sheeting from the roof of industrial building at Moorebank.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Perry’s Roofing Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 14 July 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $150,000.
June 2022
Australia Softwood Pty Ltd
30 June 2022
On 22 July 2019, a truck driver assisting with loading a truck with packs of timber suffered fatal injury when the timber batons rolled from the truck and struck him, at Raglan.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Australian Softwood Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 30 June 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $262,500.
Arkwood (Gloucester) Pty Ltd
10 June 2022
On 25 October 2018, two workers suffered electric shock when a crane mast came into contact with, or close proximity to, overhead power lines, at Moss Vale.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Arkwood (Gloucester) Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 10 June 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $150,000.
Millennium Form Pty Ltd
8 June 2022
On 11 November 2019, SafeWork NSW attended a construction site in Cromer for the purposes of conducting a workplace inspection and found risk of falls from height.
The defendant, Millennium Form Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of clause 79(2) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017.
On 8 June 2022, the defendant was convicted by the Local Court and fined $3,000.
M T Build Pty Ltd
8 June 2022
On 30 May 2019, a 20 storey residential and commercial building under construction, was inspected by SafeWork NSW and safety hazards were observed,including inadequate edge protection, inadequately protected penetrations, falling objects, inadequate housekeeping and electrical hazards. On 12 June 2019 SafeWork NSW returned to the site and identified five electrical items that had not been inspected and tested by a competent person.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, M T Build Pty Ltd, was charged with five counts of breach of section 33/20(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and a breach under clause 150(1) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017.
On 8 June 2022, the defendant was convicted by the Local Court and fined $50,000 in total for four offences under section 33/20(2) of the Act and $6,000 under clause 150(1) of the Regulation.
One offence under section 33/20(2) was taken into account on sentence via a Form 1.
BlueScope Steel (AIS) Pty Ltd
7 June 2022
On 13 November 2018, aworker sustained serious injury as a result of falling approximately 6 metres through an open void at steelworks , at Port Kembla.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, BlueScope Steel (AIS) Pty Ltd was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 7 June 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.
Dominion Global Pty Ltd
7 June 2022
On 13 November 2018, a worker fell approximately 6 metres through an open void at Steelworks, at Port Kembla.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Dominion Global Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 7 June 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.
Deicorp Pty Ltd
7 June 2022
On 16 January 2019, a worker fell approximately 4.5 metres through an unprotected penetration to the concrete floor below, resulting in serious injury, at Auburn.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Deicorp Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 7 June 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $400,000.
Elcorp Commercial Pty Ltd and Salvatore Treffiletti
7 June 2022
On 7 February 2019, a truck driver suffered serious injuries when he climbed onto a pile of formwork screens to direct the movement of the screens by a tower crane when he fell between the stacks, at Smeaton Grange.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, Elcorp Commercial Pty Ltd and director, Salvatore Treffiletti were respectively charged with breaches of section 32/19(1) and 32/27(1) of the Work Health Safety Act 2011.
On 7 June 2022, the defendants were convicted and fined by the District Court. The corporate defendant was fined $300,000 and the director $22,500.
Akkari Group Pty Ltd
7 June 2022
On 23 May 2018, a piling rigger sustained injury when an excavated wall collapsed on him, at a construction site at Gosford.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Akkari Group Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 7 June 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.
May 2022
Aaron Piergrosse
25 May 2022
On 30 January 2019, a trainee arborist sustained fatal injuries when he fell approximately 8 metres from a tree, and sections of a branch landed on him, at Albury.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Aaron Piergrosse, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 25 May 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $60,000.
Form Group NSW Pty Ltd
25 May 2022
On 16 January 2019, a worker fell approximately 4.5 metres through an unprotected penetration to the concrete floor below, resulting in serious injury, at Auburn.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Form Group NSW Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 25 May 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $75,000.
Trend Construction Group Pty Ltd
25 May 2022
On 2 November 2019, an inspection at a construction site in Cromer was conducted and prohibition notice for lack of fall protection controls were issued by SafeWork NSW. Further site inspections were conducted on 11 and 15 November 2019 and a risk of falls from height was observed.
The defendant, Trend Construction Group Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 197 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and two counts under clause 79(2) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017.
On 25 May 2022, the defendant was convicted by the Local Court and fined $10,000 under section 197 of the Act and $4,500 in total for the two offences under clause 79(2) of the Regulation.
Carricks Plumbing and Gasfitting Pty Ltd
25 May 2022
On 18 March 2019, a worker was carrying roof sheets across the roof when he tripped and fell approximately 6.5 metres through a skylight onto an internal stair landing, at Port Macquarie.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Carrick's Plumbing and Gasfitting Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 25 May 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $135,000.
April 2022
Jet Express Plumbing Maintenance Pty Ltd
6 April 2022
On 15 December 2020, a penalty notice was issued after an inspection of the Strathfield premises found the defendant failed to maintain a safe system of work to provide adequate protection against the risk of fall.
The defendant, Jet Express Plumbing Maintenance Pty Ltd, elected to have the matter determined by the Local Court and was charged with a breach of clause 79(2) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017.
On 6 April 2022, the defendant was convicted by the Local Court and fined $3,000.
Go Go Petroleum Pty Ltd
4 April 2022
On 27 February 2018, a worker suffered injury when a tank at a service station exploded due to excess pressure being applied to an air compressor to test the fuel system, at Wagga Wagga.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Go Go Petroleum Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 4 April 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $125,000.
March 2022
Saiyu Constructions Pty Ltd
7 March 2022
On 27 January 2021, SafeWork NSW issued the defendant with three notices for the lack of fall prevention measures following an inspection of their construction site at Kiama.
The notices were contravened when work was continued before the notices were complied with.
The defendant, Saiyu Constructions Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 197 and 2 counts of section 193 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 7 March 2022, the defendant was convicted by the Local Court and fined $7,000 under section 197 and $5,000 for each offence under section 193 of the Act.
February 2022
Ampelite Australia Pty Ltd
22 February 2022
On 12 April 2019, a worker was operating a John Heine Power Press when his chair slipped and his foot connected with the unguarded lever, activating the Press, which crushed his right-hand fingers, at Mount Druitt.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Ampelite Australia Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) and 38(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 22 February 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $135,000 for the breach of section 32/19(1) of the Act and $12,000 for the breach of section 38 of the Act.
Dynamic Formwork Group Pty Ltd
14 February 2022
On 5 February 2019, a worker sustained serious injury when he fell approximately 2.8 meters from a formwork deck at a construction site in Guildford onto a concrete slab impaling his leg on a vertical steel reo bar.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Dynamic Formwork Group Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 14 February 2022, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $45,000.
All Seasons (Aust) Gourmet Produce Pty Ltd and Skevos Kakias
11 February 2022
On 24 December 2018, a worker suffered serious injury when his right hand came in contact with the rotating blade of a spinach cutter while clearing the blockage on a conveyor belt, at Marrickville.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the corporate defendant, All Seasons (Aust) Gourmet Produce Pty Ltd, and the director, Skevos Kakias, were respectively charged with breaches of section 32/19(1) and 32/27(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 11 February 2022, the defendants were convicted and fined by the District Court. The corporate defendant was fined $112,500, and the director was fined $37,500.
2021
October 2021
ABC Tissue Products Pty Ltd
15 October 2021
On 10 January 2019, a worker was putting a tarp over a large stack of pulp bales when he fell 3.1 metres to the ground, at Wetherill Park.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, ABC Tissue Products Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 15 October 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $450,000.
August 2021
Crawfords Freightlines Pty Ltd
27 August 2021
On 13 September 2018, a 30 year old operator suffered crush injuries when a double pack of aluminium billets fell from the tynes of a forklift and pinned him against the inside wall of a shipping container, at Sandgate.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Crawfords Freightlines Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 27 August 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $90,000.
Plasser Australia Pty Ltd
27 August 2021
On 13 March 2019, a 24 year old worker sustained serious injuries when he cut the ends of a drum with an oxi-propane torch, causing an explosion at St Marys. A second worker also sustained minor injuries.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Plasser Australia Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 27 August 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $180,000.
CPB Contractors Pty Ltd
3 August 2021
On 1 February 2018, a contractor was injured when he was struck by high pressure water while removing a spacer between two pipes, at the M4 East Motorway, Five Dock.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, CPB Contractors Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 3 August 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $85,000.
May 2021
Concrite Pty Ltd
21 May 2021
On 20 September 2017, a 61 year old male truck driver was fatally injured when he walked into the path of, and was struck by, a concrete mixing truck, at work site located in Alexandria.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Concrite Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 21 May 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $450,000.
March 2021
Elgas Limited
31 March 2021
On 10 December 2015, a tanker truck driver and a member of the public sustained serious burns when an LPG gas cylinder exploded during an in situ fill at Muswellbrook.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Elgas Limited, was charged with breaches of section 32/19(1) and section 32/19(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 31 March 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $100,000 under section 32/19(1) and $425,000 under section 32/19(2) of the Act.
Penrose Pine Products Pty Limited
05 March 2021
The offence relates to a failure by the defendant, Penrose Pine Products Pty Limited, to comply with its duty on 19 June 2017 which exposed workers to a risk of serious injury due to the operation of a conveyor connected to a wood chipping machine at the defendant’s timber saw mill at Penrose.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Penrose Pine Products Pty Limited, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 5 March 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $75,000.
2020
November 2020
Auen Grain Pty Ltd
30 November 2020
On 17 May 2018, a farmhand was injured when a bundle of steel SHS being moved by a mobile crane and suspended by chain slings slipped and struck him on the upper leg, at Mungindi.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Auen Grain Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 38(1) and two counts under section 43(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 30 November 2020, the defendant was convicted by the Local Court and fined $3,000 under section 38(1) and $7,500 for each count under section 43(2).
John Bernard Cross
6 November 2020
On 15 March 2018, a 52 year old truck driver sustained serious injuries when an inadequately restrained Western Star Double Truck attached with two trailers rolled forward, crushing him between it and the rear of a Side-Lifter Truck, at Tomago.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, John Bernard Cross, was charged with a breach of section 32/27(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 6 November 2020, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $3,750.
JBS Australia Pty Limited
6 November 2020
On 16 February 2017, a worker suffered burns after being asked to assist in creating a firebreak with a front end loader he was operating when a grass fire broke out at Caroona. The worker later passed away in hospital.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, JBS Australia Pty Limited, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 6 November 2020, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.
October 2020
ABC Tissue Products Pty Ltd
23 October 2020
On 15 February 2017, a worker sustained serious head injuries when she came into contact with a 1.86 tonne roll of paper being unloaded from a forklift at a factory in Wetherill Park.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, ABC Tissue Products Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 23 October 2020, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.
Deicorp Pty Ltd
23 October 2020
On 8 October 2016, a 49 year old worker fell approximately 2 metres through an open penetration, which was covered by an unsecured piece of plywood, at a Kellyville construction site.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Deicorp Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 23 October 2020, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $170,000.
Lendlease Engineering Pty Limited
2 October 2020
On 23 May 2017, a worker conducting maintenance on the water treatment plant for the Northconnex Project was fatally injured when a 120mm pressurised pipe dislodged and struck him in the chest, at Beecroft.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Lendlease Engineering Pty Limited, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 2 October 2020, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $375,000.
August 2020
Bullock MFG Pty Ltd
19 August 2020
On 31 August 2017, an inexperienced worker suffered partial amputation of three fingers when his right hand was caught in a die press, Wallbank Power Press machine, at Rydalmere.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Bullock MFG Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 19 August 2020, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $165,000.
2019
Macquarie Milling Co Pty Ltd
10 April 2019
On 14 October 2016, a worker in Dubbo suffered a deep laceration to his hand when his clothing became caught on, and he was drawn into an unguarded rotating shaft of a chaff cutting machine.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Macquarie Milling Co Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work health and Safety Act 2011.
On 10 April 2019, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $180,000.