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Court Summary - at a glance
Date of offence:
Between 13 March 2017 and 2 June 2017
Plea:
Guilty
Decision:
Convicted
Final decision date:
Fine imposed:
$351,563
Safety lessons learned:
Ensure that there was information, training, instruction and supervision of a safe driving policy including that drivers were trained, licensed, and wore seatbelts.
Defendant name:
Crafar Crouch Construction (Picton) Limited
Industry:
Building and construction
Date of offence:
Between 13 March 2017 and 2 June 2017
Facts in brief:
An unlicensed worker was driving an Isuzu 2-axle dump truck without a seatbelt when he ran off the road and down a bank. He died at the scene.
Offence section:
Section 48(1), (2)(c) and 36(1)(a) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
Date(s) charged:
Court:
Blenheim - District Court
Plea:
Guilty
Final decision date:
Decision:
Convicted
Fine imposed:
$351,563
Maximum fine available:
$1.5 million
Reparation:
$89,000 to two victims (taking into account $26,000 already paid) - emotional harm
$62,734.66 - consequential loss
$3,500 - costs
$62,734.66 - consequential loss
$3,500 - costs
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