Case Studies
Court cases, prosecutions and civil lawsuit outcomes involving workplace health and safety breaches.
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Cobalt Exposure Leads to $1.2m Fine
A worker became seriously ill from cobalt dust exposure due to a defective ventilation system. The NSW District Court fined the employer $1.2 million for breaching WHS Act sections 19 and 31.
$100,000 Fine After Fatal Fall
A worker fell 6.5 metres through an unprotected roof void during roof sheet replacement, sustaining fatal injuries. The company was fined $100,000 for failing to provide appropriate safety equipment.
$450,000 Fine After Excavator Kills Worker
A construction company was fined $450,000 after an 800kg excavator bucket fell and killed a worker at a storage site in Tenandra, NSW.
Director Faces $140,000 Fine and 600Hrs Community Service
A $2.1 million fine in Victoria after an apprentice was severely injured on a lathe. The company director faces a $140,000 fine and 600 hours community service.
Rushed Job Results in $1.6 Million Damages: Court Holds Companies Liable for Negligence
NSW Supreme Court ruled two companies must pay $1.6m to a labour-hire worker who tripped over a vac-truck hose while being rushed to complete a job.
Dodgy Workcover Claim While Working as Male Escort
A man was fined and sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid work for fraudulently claiming $74,744 in WorkCover payments while working as a male escort and in other industries.
4% Impairment, $1.4m Payout for Wrist Injury
A concrete truck driver was awarded $1.4m after a wrist injury from a stiff chute resulted in 4% whole person impairment. Both the employer and plant operator were found liable.
Truck Driver Awarded $864,000 After Crash
Truck driver awarded $864,000 after crashing due to a faulty gearbox that the employer had been notified about. Damages included pain and suffering, economic loss, and medical expenses.
Fatality after Inspection Fails to Notice 19 Metre Fall Hazard
Employer fined $450,000 after a worker fell 19 metres to his death through an unguarded opening during lift installation. A routine safety inspection that morning failed to identify the hazard.
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