Back
Prosecution Details
Defendant | Alora Holdings Pty Ltd |
Regulation | 4.44(1)(a) |
Offence Date | Between 26 April 2001 and 13 August 2001 |
Description of Breach(es) | Being an employer at a workplace where there was powered mobile plant, namely a forklift, and there was a risk that plant could overturn, failed, as far as was practicable, to limit the risk by the provision of an appropriate combination of operator protective devices, namely, a seat belt or restraint. |
Background Details |
The defendant operates a fresh produce growing business in Baldivis. A WorkSafe Inspector inspected the premises and observed a forklift vehicle that was not fitted with a seat belt. The Inspector issued the employer with a improvement notice. When the premises was inspected by a WorkSafe Inspector at a later date, they observed that the same forklift vehicle was still not fitted with a seat belt. The defendant pleaded guilty. |
Outcome Summary | convicted |
Conviction Date | 11 Apr 2003 |
Court | Rockingham Court of Petty Sessions |
Fine | $1,000 |
Costs | $307.70 |
Charge Number | 1762/03 |