Court Summary - at a glance
Date of offence:
2 April 2014
Plea:
Guilty
Decision:
Convicted
Final decision date:
Fine imposed:
$15,000
Safety lessons learned:
An effective hazard identification process should identify the hazards associated with the use of such equipment. Guarding should be used. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or Safe Work Method Statements (SWMSs) may describe how particular jobs are done, the hazards involved and how they can be mitigated.
Defendant name:
Advanced Automotive and Transmissions Limited
Industry:
Manufacturing
Date of offence:
2 April 2014
Facts in brief:
Employee was operating an angle grinder fitted with a cutting disc. Protective guard had been removed by the defendant, contrary to manufacturer’s instructions. Whilst cutting metal plate, a piece of metal sheared off the plate at high speed and struck the employees hand. Hand cut in several places and partial amputation of two fingers.
Offence section:
S6 Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
Date(s) charged:
Court:
Tauranga - District Court
Plea:
Guilty
Final decision date:
Decision:
Convicted
Fine imposed:
$15,000
Maximum fine available:
$250,000
Reparation:
$5,000
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