Court Summary - at a glance
Date of offence:
26 March 2013
Plea:
Guilty
Decision:
Convicted
Final decision date:
Fine imposed:
$15,000
Safety lessons learned:
Establish the location of workers before moving a Timberjack machine into the work area. Ensure all workers are aware of movements in the work area.
Defendant name:
Major Nelson
Industry:
Forestry
Date of offence:
26 March 2013
Facts in brief:
The defendant while at work in the Waione forest felled a tree that struck and fatally injured a fellow employee.
Offence section:
S19(b) Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
Date(s) charged:
Court:
Rotorua - District Court
Plea:
Guilty
Final decision date:
Decision:
Convicted
Fine imposed:
$15,000
Maximum fine available:
$250,000
Reparation:
$15,000
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