February 2025
Saveba Pty Ltd
26 February 2025
On 12 February 2022, a 22 year old worker was operating a motorised pallet rider when he collided with another pallet rider and his right foot got caught sustaining injury.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Saveba Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 26 February 2025, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $390,000.
John Keough
24 February 2025
On 15 December 2022, a worker was undertaking the task of unloading hay when a hay bale fell off the forklift pinning the worker against the side of the shed.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, John Keough, was charged with a breach of section 32/28 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 24 February 2025, the defendant was convicted by the Wagga Wagga Local Court and fined $5,000.
Bede Burke
24 February 2025
On 15 January 2020, two workers were performing maintenance and repair work on a manure conveyor when one of the workers had his hand pulled into the pinch roller when he put it on the conveyor belt for support.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Bede Burke, was charged with breaches of section 32/19(1), 38(1) and 39(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 24 February 2025, the defendant was convicted by the District Court on each of the offences. He was fined $30,000 for the section 32/19(1) offence with no other penalty imposed for the section 38(1) and 39(1) offences under section 10A of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act.
Georgia Campbell
19 February 2025
On 13 July 2022, a truck driver sustained injuries to his right foot when it was run over by a forklift while stacking roofing panels to be loaded onto a truck for delivery.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Georgia Campbell, was charged with breaches of sections 32/28 and 43(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (the Act).
On 19 February 2025, the defendant was convicted by the District Court for both offences. She was fined$5,000 for the section 32/28 offence, with no other penalty imposed for the section 43(1) offence under section 10A of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act.
The defendant was also ordered to complete a training order under section 241 of the Act.
Berry Raymond Campbell
19 February 2025
On 13 July 2022, a truck driver sustained injuries to his right foot when it was run over by a forklift while stacking roofing panels to be loaded onto a truck for delivery.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Berry Raymond Campbell, was charged with a breach of section 32/27(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 19 February 2025, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $45,000.
HMR Supplies Pty Ltd
19 February 2025
On 13 July 2022 a truck driver sustained injuries to his right foot when it was run over by a forklift while stacking roofing panels to be loaded onto a truck for delivery.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, HMR Supplies Pty Ltd, was charged with breaches of section 32/19(1), 38(1), 39(1) and 43(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 19 February 2025, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $150,000 for the section 32/19(1) offence and $5000 each for the section 38(1), 39(1) and 43(2) offences.
Multiquip Poultry Pty Ltd
12 February 2025
On 16 August 2021, a 19 year old male worker was fatally injured when he was struck by a forklift during poultry catching operations.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Multiquip Poultry Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 12 February 2025, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.
Poultry Enterprises (NSW) Pty Ltd
12 February 2025
On 16 August 2021, a 19 year old male worker was fatally injured when he was struck by a forklift during poultry catching operations.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Poultry Enterprises (NSW) Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 12 February 2025, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.
Silver Raven Pty Ltd
6 February 2025
On 1 September 2021, a 58 year old water blaster operator, was undertaking high pressure blasting when a metal connector between the gun assembly and hose failed. The hose struck the operator resulting in serious injuries.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Silver Raven Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 6 February 2025, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $180,000.