Pecuniary Penalties Claims Examples

Professional Services - Electrocution

Breaches Involved

Section 8(1) of the NSW Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000

 

Case Details

A sole proprietor of an environmental site assessment company was prosecuted following the electrocution of an employee at a work site.

The worker was performing a hazardous materials audit at the premises of the proprietors client. A representative of the client told the employee he could use a crane platform to take roof and light fitting samples. As the employee moved along the platform he came into contact with three live wires.

The employee was electrocuted and sustained electrical burns to his right leg and exit wounds all over his body. The employee has permanent scarring on his right leg and loss of mobility in his right foot.

The Court found that the sole proprietor did not have safety system or safety policy guidelines in place for it's employees.

 

Resulting Penalties

»  The sole proprietor was fined $9000 (including a discount of 25% for an early guilty plea) and ordered to pay the costs of     prosecution.

 

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