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Prosecution Details
| Defendant | Quality Bakers Australia Limited |
| Trading Name | Buttercup Bakeries |
| Section | 19(3)(b) |
| Regulation | Not Applicable |
| Offence Date | On or from 18 August 1995 |
| Description of Breach(es) | Failing to forthwith notify the WorkSafe Western Australia Commissioner of an injury to an employee as specified in regulation 201(1)(e). |
| Background Details |
On 3 August 1995 the injured employee hurt her lower back, while attempting to remove a crate, filled with bread, from the top of the stack and lower to the floor. Due to the injury sustained the worker was off work for eight weeks. |
| Outcome Summary | convicted |
| Conviction Date | 17 Jun 1997 |
| Court | Perth Court of Petty Sessions |
| Fine | $1,000 |
| Costs | $34.50 |
| Charge Number | Not available |