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.