Court Summary - at a glance
Date of offence:
18 April 2013
Plea:
Guilty
Decision:
Convicted
Final decision date:
Fine imposed:
$40,000
Safety lessons learned:
- Ensure adequate hazard identification and assessment is made before beam erection work commences.
- Ensure the lifting frame used is safe for use (including a system to physically hold the beams on the frame).
Defendant name:
Patton Engineering Limited
Industry:
Manufacturing
Date of offence:
18 April 2013
Facts in brief:
Steel beam was being lifted into position, using a forklift and lifting frame. The beam dislodged, striking and killing the victim.
Offence section:
S6 Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
Date(s) charged:
Court:
Napier - District Court
Plea:
Guilty
Final decision date:
Decision:
Convicted
Fine imposed:
$40,000
Maximum fine available:
$250,000
Reparation:
$70,000
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