Prosecution Details

Failing to report an accident occurring at a workplace, forthwith to the Commissioner as specified in regulation 2.4(1)(e) of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996.

On 31 January 1997 the (injured) employee was unloading a Toyota Landcruiser from the tray of a vehicle transporter. He was walking along the tray of the transporter prior to gaining access to the Landcruiser and fell approximately 1.5 metres to the ground and was injured. Mr Searle did not inform the Commissioner when it became apparent that the employee would be unable to return to work for more than 10 days.

Calcium gluconate gel was not available at the workplace and appropriate first aid was not provided.