2024
March 2024
Lloyds Building & Development Pty Ltd
25 March 2024
On 2 May 2023, SafeWork NSW inspectors attended a construction site where they observed a contractor working on a first-floor balcony without adequate fall protection.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Lloyds Building & Development Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 33/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 25 March 2024, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $7,000.
Scott’s Refrigerated Logistics Pty Ltd
22 March 2024
On 6 July 2021 a linehaul truck driver, was operating a heavy vehicle between his Brisbane depot and a changeover point at Clybucca. The truck driver attempted to cross the road when he was hit by a vehicle sustaining fatal injuries.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Scott’s Refrigerated Logistics Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 22 March 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $800,000.
Metsquare Pty Ltd
22 March 2024
On 28 August 2019 a worker fell through a penetration approximately 2.7 m onto capped reinforcement bars at Wollongong.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Metsquare Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 22 March 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $450,000
Marist Youth Care Limited
11 March 2024
From 7 January 2019 to 30 September 2019, two female workers at residential care premises were exposed to a risk of suffering serious illness or injury arising from experiencing work-related violence.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Marist Youth Care Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 11 March 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.
Enviro Pallets Pty Ltd
8 March 2024
On 11 September 2019 a worker was performing maintenance under a pallet making machine when a metal arm of a pallet turner struck the worker in the head causing fatal injuries.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Enviro Pallets Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 8 March 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $300,000.
Qantas Ground Services Pty Ltd
6 March 2024
On 2 February 2020, a Health and Safety Representative directed workers to stop cleaning and servicing planes arriving from China during the COVID pandemic. Qantas Ground Services Pty Ltd stood down the Health and Safety Representative from his employment and told him not to attend work until an internal investigation was completed.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Qantas Ground Services Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 104(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 6 March 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $250,000 and ordered to pay compensation of $21,000.
February 2024
Mr Omar Abdul-Rahman
28 February 2024
Between 12 December 2020 and 13 January 2021, inspectors conducted various site visits at a construction site and observed number of serious risks relating to overhead powerlines, falling objects, traffic control, site security and other issues.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation Mr Omar Abdul-Rahman, was charged with 2 breaches of section 33/27(1), Section 190 and section 188 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 28 February 2024 the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court was fined $13,500.
Jet Express Plumbing Maintenance Pty Ltd
28 February 2024
Between 12 December 2020 and 13 January 2021, inspectors conducted various site visits at a construction site and observed number of serious risks relating to overhead powerlines, falling objects, traffic control, site security and other issues.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation Jet Express Plumbing Maintenance Pty Ltd, was charged with breaches of Clause 166(1), Clause 298(1), 2 breaches of Clause 197 of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017, and 3 breaches of Section 33/19(1), 2 breaches of Section 32/19(1) and Section 43(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 28 February 2024 the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined a total of $110,500.
James Rule
22 February 2024
In September 2020, a SafeWork NSW accredited assessor failed to comply with the conditions of his authorisation.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, James Rule, was charged with 5 breaches of Section 45 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 22 February 2024, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined a total of $12,000.
Aland B & W Pty Ltd
20 February 2024
On 24 August 2020 a worker was seriously injured when he was struck by a 2-4 tonne bundle of 6 metre steel reinforcement bars being moved by a tower crane.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Aland B & W Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 20 February 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $225,000.
Peter Whalan
13 February 2024
On 19 November 2020 a worker suffered injury when they fell approximately 7 metres through a rear awning roof.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant Peter Whalan, was charged with a breach of section 32/27(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 13 February 2024 the defendant was convicted by the District Court was fined $45,000.
PRW Services Pty Ltd
13 February 2024
On 19 November 2020 a worker suffered injury when they fell approximately 7 metres through a rear awning roof.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, PRW Services Pty Ltd was charged with a breach of section 32/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 13 February 2024 the defendant was convicted by the District Court and was fined $375,000.