Court Summary - at a glance
Date of offence:
27 November 2016
Plea:
Guilty
Decision:
Convicted
Final decision date:
Fine imposed:
No fine imposed
Safety lessons learned:
- Ensure that vehicles are safe for use on the proposed terrain, particularly that appropriate tyre tread and pressure are maintained in wet off-road terrain.
- Ensure drivers are competent to operate the vehicle safely on the proposed terrain, and have an emergency plan.
Defendant name:
The Sunday Hive Company Limited
Industry:
Agriculture
Date of offence:
27 November 2016
Facts in brief:
The defendant is in the business of beekeeping.
The victim was assisting with placing beehives in a remote location. The vehicle, driven by the director of the defendant company, lost traction on a steep hillside and rolled backwards down a hill. The victim tried to jump clear of the vehicle but was killed by crush injury.
The victim was assisting with placing beehives in a remote location. The vehicle, driven by the director of the defendant company, lost traction on a steep hillside and rolled backwards down a hill. The victim tried to jump clear of the vehicle but was killed by crush injury.
Offence section:
Charge 1: Sections 36(2), 48(1) and (2)(c) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
Charge 2: Sections 36(1)(a), and s48(1) and 2(c) of the Health and safety at Work Act 2015
Charge 2: Sections 36(1)(a), and s48(1) and 2(c) of the Health and safety at Work Act 2015
Date(s) charged:
Court:
Nelson - District Court
Plea:
Guilty
Final decision date:
Decision:
Convicted
Fine imposed:
No fine imposed
Maximum fine available:
$1,500,000
Reparation:
$100,000 for emotional harm
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