Prosecution Details
Defendant | Image Marine Group Pty Ltd |
Trading Name | Not Applicable |
Section | 19(1)(a) |
Regulation | Not Applicable |
Offence Date | Thursday, 20 February 1997 |
Description of Breach(es) | Being an employer, failed so far as was practicable to provide and maintain a working environment in which its employees were not exposed to hazards and in particular failed to provide and maintain a system of work such that, so far as was practicable, its employees were not exposed to hazards. |
Background Details |
At the workplace a catamaran was under construction and it presented several hazards to employees. The employer failed to ensure that: (a) there was a safe means of access to and egress from the catamaran by providing and maintaining a stairway- (b) there was adequate edge protection on the deck of the catamaran. (c) during construction of the catamaran holes in the deck were left uncovered. The defendant pleaded guilty. |
Outcome Summary | convicted |
Conviction Date | 15 May 1998 |
Court | Perth Court of Petty Sessions |
Fine | $2,000 |
Costs | $400 |
Charge Number | 18214/98 |