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Prosecution Details
| Defendant | Karata Holdings Pty Ltd |
| Trading Name | Not Applicable |
| Section | 19(3)(b) |
| Regulation | Not Applicable |
| Offence Date | Tuesday, 7 March 1995 |
| Description of Breach(es) | Failing to forthwith report an accident occurring at a workplace to the Commissioner as specified in regulation 201(1)(e). |
| Background Details |
On 7 March 1995 the (injured) employee was lifting rubbish bins, bottles and food scraps into a dumper bin. Whilst lifting one of the rubbish bags into the dumper bin he struck his elbow on a steel lug on the dumper bin which caused him to fall onto a shopping trolley. He damaged nerves in his left arm and broke one rib. |
| Outcome Summary | convicted |
| Conviction Date | 22 Apr 1997 |
| Court | Port Hedland Court of Petty Sessions |
| Fine | $500 |
| Costs | $34.50 |
| Charge Number | PH691/97 |