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.