Court Summary - at a glance
Date of offence:
5 October 2015
Plea:
Guilty
Decision:
Convicted
Final decision date:
Fine imposed:
$33,750
Safety lessons learned:
- Have a dedicated safe place for pedestrians which is clearly marked.
- Monitor pedestrians to ensure they remain in the dedicated safe place; and
- Carry out a site induction with visitors and contractors to ensure they understand the safety procedures in the loading/unloading yard.
Defendant name:
Perry Metal Protection Limited
Industry:
Manufacturing
Date of offence:
5 October 2015
Facts in brief:
The defendant company operates steel galvanising factories throughout New Zealand.
On the day of the incident, a contractor suffered serious harm when structural steel columns, which were being removed from a truck fell on him during forklifting operations.
On the day of the incident, a contractor suffered serious harm when structural steel columns, which were being removed from a truck fell on him during forklifting operations.
Offence section:
Sections 18(1)(a) and 50(1)(a) of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
Date(s) charged:
Court:
Hamilton - District Court
Plea:
Guilty
Final decision date:
Decision:
Convicted
Fine imposed:
$33,750
Maximum fine available:
$250,000
Reparation:
Unknown
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