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Court Summary - at a glance
Date of offence:
Between 4 April 2016 and 21 October 2017
Plea:
Guilty
Decision:
Convicted
Final decision date:
Fine imposed:
No fine ordered given the financial position of the Defendant.
Safety lessons learned:
- Ensure regular, preventative maintenance assessments are carried out by an appropriately qualified person; and
- Ensure that the deck barrier is appropriate.
Defendant name:
Portage Management Limited (in liquidation)
Industry:
Hospitality
Date of offence:
Between 4 April 2016 and 21 October 2017
Facts in brief:
Four patrons of the Portage Hotel fell 2m off a deck area when the barrier broke, suffering various injuries including broken bones, a head injury and loss of consciousness.
Offence section:
Sections 37, 48(1) and 48(2)(c) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
Date(s) charged:
19 October 2018
Court:
Blenheim - District Court
Plea:
Guilty
Final decision date:
Decision:
Convicted
Fine imposed:
No fine ordered given the financial position of the Defendant.
Maximum fine available:
$1.5 million
Reparation:
$60,000 for emotional harm
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