Court Summary - at a glance
Date of offence:
26 and 27 September 2018
Plea:
Guilty
Decision:
Convicted
Final decision date:
Fine imposed:
$26,000 (2x charges, $13,000 per charge)
Safety lessons learned:
- Take reasonable steps to ensure that a site where a notifiable event occurs is not disturbed until authorised by an inspector.
- As soon as possible after becoming aware that a notifiable event has arisen out of the conduct of the business or undertaking, ensure the regulator is notified of the event.
Defendant name:
KNCC Limited
Industry:
Building and construction
Date of offence:
26 and 27 September 2018
Facts in brief:
The defendant was the head contractor of a construction site. On 26 September 2018, a mini crane situated on the fourth floor of the building site collapsed. Workers were at risk of being struck by the crane or suspended panel when the crane collapsed. No one was injured.
The defendant did not preserve the scene or notify WorkSafe of the notifiable event. A member of the public who witnessed the crane collapse called WorkSafe. The defendant arranged for the removal and replacement of the collapsed crane overnight and recommenced work at the site.
The defendant did not preserve the scene or notify WorkSafe of the notifiable event. A member of the public who witnessed the crane collapse called WorkSafe. The defendant arranged for the removal and replacement of the collapsed crane overnight and recommenced work at the site.
Offence section:
Sections 55(1) and 55(4)(b) and 56(1) and 56(6)(b) Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
Date(s) charged:
23 September 2019
Court:
Auckland - District Court
Plea:
Guilty
Final decision date:
Decision:
Convicted
Fine imposed:
$26,000 (2x charges, $13,000 per charge)
Maximum fine available:
$50,000 (per charge)
Reparation:
$4,180.02 costs
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