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
This section references the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017, which has since been remade as the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025. Any references to clauses of the 2017 Regulation should now be read as references to the corresponding sections in the 2025 Regulation where applicable.
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
This section references the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017, which has since been remade as the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025. Any references to clauses of the 2017 Regulation should now be read as references to the corresponding sections in the 2025 Regulation where applicable.
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
This section references the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017, which has since been remade as the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025. Any references to clauses of the 2017 Regulation should now be read as references to the corresponding sections in the 2025 Regulation where applicable.
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.