Prosecution Details
| Defendant | Kenneth Ronald Maskiell |
| Trading Name | Not Applicable |
| Section | 47(1)(ba)[1], 47(1)(c)[2], 47(1)(c)[3],47(1)(c)[4] |
| Regulation | Not Applicable |
| Offence Date | Tuesday, 3 December 1996 |
| Description of Breach(es) | [1] Kenneth Ronald Maskiell used abusive language to an inspector, lawfully acting in the performance of a function conferred on him under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984. [2] Contravened a requirement of an inspector made under section 43(1)(m) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 in that he failed to state his name and address when required by an inspector appointed under the Act. [3] Contravened a requirement of an inspector made under section 43(1)(m) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 in that he failed to state his name and address when required by an inspector appointed under the Act. [4] Contravened a requirement of an inspector made under section 43(1)(m) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 in that he failed to state his name and address when required by an inspector appointed under the Act. |
| Background Details |
As the defendant was being questioned by a WorkSafe inspector in relation to unsafe scaffold, Mr Maskiell failed to provide his name and address to three separate inspectors. It was observed that the defendant was intimidating and using abusive language to an investigating inspector. The defendant pleaded not guilty. |
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| Outcome Summary | convicted |
| Conviction Date | 05 May 1998 |
| Court | Perth Court of Petty Sessions |
| Fine | $50 [1], $50 [2], $50 [3] and $100 [4] |
| Costs | Nil |
| Charge Number | 6210/98 [1], 6211/98 [2], 6212/98 [3], 621/98 [4] |