2021
Brief summaries of SafeWork NSW prosecutions where there has been a finding of guilt and a conviction for 2021.
December 2021
Milia Hanna and Anthony Hanna
21 December 2021
On 17 November 2018, an air-conditioning mechanic sustained fatal injuries when he fell approximately 3 metres through a second floor void at a construction site in Green Valley.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendants, Milia Hanna and Anthony Hanna, were respectively charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) and section 32/28(b) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 21 December 2021, the defendants, were convicted by the District Court, fined $150,000 under section 32/19(1) and $75,000 under section 32/28(b) for their respective offences, and ordered to undertake a work health and safety project pursuant to section 238 of the Act.
Camden Council
21 December 2021
On 3 July 2018, a volunteer from Men’s Shed volunteer organisation was laying pipe for water irrigation system at Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park when the pipe moved over the star picket and struck him on the head, causing fatal injuries.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Camden Council, was charged with breaches of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 21 December 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $750,000.
Lewin Roofing Pty Ltd
21 December 2021
On 18 March 2019, a worker was carrying roof sheets when he fell approximately 6.5 metres through an unprotected skylight onto an internal stair landing, resulting in fractures to neck, skull and vertebrae, at Port Macquarie.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant Lewin Roofing Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 21 December 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $135,000.
Fumigate All Hours (NSW) Pty Ltd
17 December 2021
On 23 May 2018, SafeWork NSW was notified by South Eastern Sydney Local Health District of a worker suffering paralysis and loss of vision due to being exposed to Methyl Bromide whilst fumigating and degassing shipping containers at Cronulla.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Fumigate All Hours (NSW) Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 17 December 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $75,000.
Stephen Craig Thompson
17 December 2021
On 6 November 2018, a formworker was installing a 4.7 metre long steel reinforcement bar into a wall panel on the roof of a building under construction when it came into contact with overhead powerlines, resulting in serious injuries, at Guildford.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Stephen Thompson, was charged with a breach of section 32/27(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 17 December 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $30,000.
Hubtex Australia Pty Ltd
8 December 2021
On 2 March 2017, a worker sustained serious burns to his face, arm and fingers while undertaking the task of dismantling a forklift gearbox housing with a flammable break cleaner and an electric rattle gun, at Riverstone.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Hubtex Australia Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) and section 38 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 8 December 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $120,000 for the breach of section 32/19(1) of the Act and $4,000 for the breach of section 38 of the Act.
November 2021
Mirvale Pty Ltd and Ronald Ters
26 November 2021
On 7 March 2019, a painter sustained serious injuries when he fell approximately 3 metres through an unprotected void on the first floor of a townhouse at Caringbah South.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the corporate defendant, Mirvale Pty Ltd, and the director, Ronald Ters, were respectively charged with a breach of section 33/19(1) and 33/27(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 26 November 2021, the defendants were convicted and fined by the District Court. The corporate defendant was fined $30,000, and the director was fined $9,000.
October 2021
Askfay Pty Ltd and Anthony Grima
22 October 2021
On 22 May 2018, an apprentice carpenter sustained serious injuries when he fell 3 metres through an unprotected stairwell onto a concrete floor, at Glenmore Park.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the corporate defendant, Askfay Pty Ltd, and the director, Anthony Grima, were respectively charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) and 32/20(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 22 October 2021, the defendants were convicted and fined by the District Court. The corporate defendant was fined $375,000 and the director was fined $37,500.
J A Investment Group Pty Ltd
22 October 2021
On 15 December 2018, three workers sustained serious burns due to an explosion which occurred when an electric gurney was switched on to clean an area containing engines and fuel tanks in a Smithfield automotive yard.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, J A Investment Group Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 22 October 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $180,000.
Craig Eiszele
20 October 2021
On or about 11 February 2019, an accredited high risk work licence assessor falsified documents relating to ten alleged high risk work licence assessments.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Craig Eiszele, was charged with a breach of section 45 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Act), and ten breaches of section 268(1) of the Act.
On 20 October 2021, the defendant was convicted by the Local Court and fined $15,000 for the breach of section 45 of the Act, and fined $5,000 for each of the ten breaches of section 268(1) of the Act.
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.
Silver Stone Hardware Pty Ltd
15 October 2021
On 20 March 2018, a worker sustained crush injuries when a load of glass panels fell on him while he was holding them onto an A-Frame rack by hand, at Balmain.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Silver Stone Hardware 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 $225,000.
Six Pound Australia Pty Ltd
13 October 2021
On 6 February 2020, SafeWork NSW issued two notices under section 155 of the Act requiring the defendant to provide information and documents regarding the formwork collapse incident that occurred at Gosford on 25 May 2019. The defendant failed to comply with the notices.
The defendant, Six Pound Australia Pty Ltd, was charged with two breaches of section 155(5) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 13 October 2021, the defendant was convicted by the Local Court and fined $3,300 for each offence.
Hofly Construction Pty Ltd
12 October 2021
On 4 October 2019, two SafeWork NSW inspectors attended a multi-level construction site at Caringbah and found risks of fall from heights, trip hazards and objects falling.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Hofly Construction Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 33/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 12 October 2021, the defendant was convicted by the Local Court and fined $25,000.
September 2021
Capital Precast & Drainage Pty Ltd and Victor Forbes
16 September 2021
On 29 March 2018, a worker suffered serious injuries when he was struck in the right eye by a piece of waste metal mesh offcut which bounced up when a large beam hit the floor, at Queanbeyan.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the corporate defendant, Capital Precast & Drainage Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) and section 38(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (the Act), and the director, Victor Forbes, was charged with a breach of section 32/27 of the Act.
On 16 September 2021, the defendants were convicted and fined by the Local Court. The corporate defendant was fined $36,000 under section 32/19(1) and $4,800 under section 38(1) of the Act, and the director was fined $12,000 in relation to his offence.
August 2021
Simos Scaffolding Pty Ltd
27 August 2021
On 6 November 2018, a 36 year old formworker sustained serious electrical burn injuries that resulted in the bilateral amputation of his upper limbs, at Guildford.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Simos Scaffolding Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 27 August 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $150,000.
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.
Epic Machinery Pty Ltd
13 August 2021
On 17 August 2018, a 33 year old worker suffered serious injuries when four fingers of his right hand were amputated after being crushed by the blade of an unguarded metal shearing guillotine, at Picton.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Epic Machinery Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 13 August 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $150,000.
Mercon Group Pty Ltd
5 August 2021
On 3 February 2017, three workers were cutting an unsupported concrete slab during demolition work at Balmain, when the slab collapsed and two of them fell to the ground below, causing serious injuries.
.After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Mercon Group Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 5 August 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $90,000.
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.
July 2021
M G W Engineering Pty Limited
23 July 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, M G W Engineering Pty Limited, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 23 July 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $112,500.
Onsite Rental Group Operations Pty Ltd
23 July 2021
On 28 May 2018, a 25 year old service mechanic suffered significant burns to his body when the scissor lift he was operating extended into overhead wires, at St Mary’s.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Onsite Rental Group Operations Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act2011.
On 23 July 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $150,000.
Rex Australia Pty Ltd
23 July 2021
On 11 September 2018, a worker sustained serious injuries when 700kg of glass panels being transported in A-Frame trolley by a forklift fell onto him, at Arndell Park.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Rex Australia Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 23 July 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $225,000.
Wei Wang
23 July 2021
On 11 September 2018, a worker sustained serious injuries when 700kg of glass panels being transported in A-Frame trolley by a forklift fell onto him, at Arndell Park.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Wei Wang, was charged with a breach of section 32/27(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 23 July 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $45,000.
South Coast Under Road Borers Pty Ltd
14 July 2021
On 23 October 2017, a 27 year old worker suffered fatal injuries when the truck he was working underneath was displaced and travelled down a slope, at Termeil.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, South Coast Under Road Borers Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 14 July 2021 the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $375,000.
Aptec Constructions Pty Ltd
12 July 2021
On 18 February 2019, a 20 year old 1st year apprentice carpenter was seriously injured when his hand was crushed after it was caught between the hoist cable and sheave in a hook block of a tower crane being operated at a site in Gosford.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Aptec Constructions Pty Ltd was charged with a breach of section 38(1) and section 39(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 12 July 2021, the defendant was convicted by the Local Court and fined $15,000 for each of the offences under sections 38(1) and 39(1) of the Act.
June 2021
PV Solar Pro Pty Ltd
18 June 2021
On 23 August 2018, a 19 year old first year apprentice electrician was working on the roof of the site at Tomago when he fell 6.5 metres through a polycarbonate skylight.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, PV Solar Pro Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 18 June 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.
State of New South Wales (Department of Communities and Justice, formerly Department of Family And Community Services)
18 June 2021
On 5 November 2017, a child and his disability support worker were fatally injured when they were struck by a truck on a Motorway near Cameron Park NSW. The worker had followed the child onto the motorway after he exited the vehicle he was being transported in, whilst it was stopped.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, State of New South Wales (Department of Communities and Justice), was charged with a breach of section 32/19(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 18 June 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $150,000.
SNAP Programs Limited
18 June 2021
On 5 November 2017, a child and his disability support worker were fatally injured when they were struck by a truck on a Motorway near Cameron Park NSW. The worker had followed the child onto the motorway after he exited the vehicle he was being transported in, whilst it was stopped.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, SNAP Programs Limited, was charged with breaches of section 32/19(1) and section 32/19(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 18 June 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $60,000 under section 32/19(1) and $30,000 under section 32/19(2) of the Act.
Rockfield Contracting Pty Ltd
16 June 2021
On 1 April 2016, a worker was fatally injured when he was struck by the drill head of a horizontal directional drilling machine, at Katoomba.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Rockfield Contracting Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (the Act).
On 16 June 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court, fined $250,000 and ordered to undertake a work health and safety project pursuant to section 238 of the Act.
May 2021
Campbelltown Hardware Pty Ltd and Muhammad Jawad Khalid
31 May 2021
On 5 December 2017, a truck driver was fatally injured when a large load of stacked timber being unloaded from his truck by a forklift shifted and fell to the ground, striking him, at Campbelltown.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the corporate defendant, Campbelltown Hardware Pty Ltd, and the director, Muhammad Jawad Khalid, were respectively charged with a breach of section 32/19(2) and section 32/27(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (the Act).
On 31 May 2021, the defendants were convicted by the District Court. The corporate defendant was fined $75,000, and the director was ordered to enter into aWork Health and Safetyundertaking pursuant to section 239 of the Act for a period of 2 years.
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.
Sandhu Construction Group Pty Ltd
21 May 2021
On 16 August 2017, a subcontractor sustained serious injuries when a masonry brick wall being constructed collapsed on to him while he was clearing the alfresco area of the Kellyville construction site.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Sandhu Construction Group Pty Ltd was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
The defendant was convicted by the District Court and on 21 May 2021 was fined $665,000.
Byford Equipment Pty Ltd
12 May 2021
On 13 February 2018, an 18 year old apprentice was rendered unconscious after being overcome by the fumes of hazardous chemicals while working in a confined space of a stainless steel tanker, at Moama.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Byford Equipment Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 12 May 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $30,000.
Steven Bruce Mudford
07 May 2021
On 29 November 2017, a visitor who was assisting in a shearing shed suffered serious injuries to her scalp when her hair got caught in a rotating shaft of the overhead drive of sheep shearing gear, at Gulargambone.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Steven Mudford, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 7 May 2021, the defendant was convicted by the Local Court and fined $16,500.
April 2021
JPS Car Wash Management Pty Ltd, SRS Star Management Pty Ltd and Sarjeet Sidhu
30 April 2021
On 13 April 2018, an 18 year old car wash attendant suffered 35% burns to his body when the wet and dry vacuum cleaner he was using to clean up a liquid spill from the staff room floor exploded, at Ashfield.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the corporate defendants, JPS Car Wash Management Pty Ltd and SRS Star Management Pty Ltd (SRS), were each charged with breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, and the director of SRS Sarjeet Sidhu, was charged with breach of section 32/27(1) of the Act.
On 30 April 2021, the defendants were convicted and fined by the District Court. The corporate defendants were fined $300,000 each, and the director was fined $30,000.
Ultra Refrigeration Pty Limited and Romolo Prestia
30 April 2021
On 25 October 2017, two apprentices suffered injuries while replacing a three phase circuit breaker on an air conditioning system at a KFC store in Woodbine.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the corporate defendant, Ultra Refrigeration Pty Limited, and the director, Romolo Prestia, 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 30 April 2021, the defendants were convicted and fined by the District Court. The corporate defendant was fined $150,000, and the director was fined $15,000.
DIC Australia Pty Ltd
30 April 2021
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, DIC Australia Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 30 April 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $450,000.
Candal Investments Pty Ltd
29 April 2021
On 28 May 2018, a meatworker working at a Bomaderry factory suffered a deep laceration to her right forearm caused by the sudden explosion of a component of a gas system she was using to vacuum seal packaged meat.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Candal Investments Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 29 April 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $60,000.
S & T Services Pty Ltd
29 April 2021
On 6 August 2017, three workers were injured when grillage failed, causing the tower crane being installed on top of the grillage to collapse and land on an apartment block across the road at Wolli Creek.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, S & T Services Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/22(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 29 April 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $225,000.
McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Limited
08 April 2021
On 1 March 2017, a 32 year old worker suffered fatal crush injuries when two 3 tonne steel structures known as ‘headstocks’ toppled over on a barge and fell on him, at Barangaroo.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, McConnell Dowel Constructors (Aust) Pty Limited, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
The defendant was convicted by the District Court and on 8 April 2021 was fined $500,000.
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.
CCP Remedial Pty Ltd
25 March 2021
On 26 July 2017, a worker sustained fatal injuries when he fell approximately 3.2 metres through an unprotected void while he was undertaking waterproofing activities on a roof of a residential property at St Ives.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, CCP Remedial Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 25 March 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $93,750.
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.
Easy Fall Guttering Pty Limited
05 March 2021
On 16 May 2017, a worker suffered injury when he fell approximately 2 metres from a makeshift ladder platform to the ground while installing new roof guttering, at Kangaroo Point.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Easy Fall Guttering Pty Limited, was charged with breaches of sections 32/19(1), 38(1) and 46 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 5 March 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $225,000 for the section 32/19(1) offence, $30,000 for the section 38(1) offence, and $30,000 for the section 46 offence.
Kayrouz Constructions Pty Ltd
03 March 2021
On 21 November 2016, a worker sufferedelectric shock and second degree burns when the 6 metre length of copper pipe he was holding came into contact with energised power lines while standing on a balcony, at Kogarah.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Kayrouz Constructions Pty Limited, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 3 March 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $60,000.
Better Truck Repairs Pty Ltd
03 March 2021
On 9 February 2018, a worker sustained serious injuries when an excavator bucket slipped off the tynes of a forklift and rolled on the floor, coming in contact with the worker at South Windsor.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Better Truck Repairs Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 3 March 2021, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $75,000.
February 2021
Finnerty Automotive Pty Ltd
24 February 2021
On 15 November 2018, a 3rd year mechanic sustained serious facial burns and injury to the left eye when a flash of petrol vapours ignited from a metal petrol tank she was hot soldering, at Bega.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Finnerty Automotive Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 24 February 2021, the defendant was convicted by the Bega Local Court and fined $15,000.
Damien Anderson
23 February 2021
Between 7 February 2018 and 24 November 2018, the defendant undertook high risk work in dogging, basic and intermediate rigging, and boom-type elevating work platform at various locations without holding a high risk work licence in these classes.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation, the defendant, Damien Anderson, was charged with 16 offences pursuant to section 43(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 23 February 2021, the defendant was convicted by the Local Court and fined a total amount of $20,900 for the 16 offences.