Case Law - Health & Safety Handbook (Page 3)

Case Law

Untrained worker suffers fatal injury on sixth day at work

Failure to reduce the risk of entrapment in operating machinery

Worker suffers fatal injuries after fall through uncovered penetration

Company slapped with prohibition notice and improvement notice

Company’s safety system found to be seriously deficient

Stop bullying orders made against a company’s Body Corporate Committee, Acting Chairman and Treasurer

Failure to install interlocked guarding on plant results in amputation injury

When companies fail to implement appropriate safety measures

Food manufacturer has penalty increased on appeal

Mining company’s failure to install guard on machinery results in injury

Electrical fault costs a life and $1.5 million

Company fined $550,000 despite a good safety record

Heavy lifting has heavy repercussions

Engineering firm fined $250,000 after excavation and basement works collapse