Prosecution Details
| Defendant | Shire of Kalamunda |
| Trading Name | Not Applicable |
| Section | 19(3)(b) x 3 |
| Regulation | Not Applicable |
| Offence Date | On or after - 11 October 1995 [1]; 14 June 1996 [2]; 20 November 1995 [3] |
| Description of Breach(es) | Failing to notify the WorkSafe Western Australia Commissioner of injuries to employees, as specified in Regulation 201(1)(e). |
| Background Details |
[1] A truck driver/labourer employed by the Shire, received a lower back injury on 26 September 1995 when he was lifting a bag of cement onto his truck which resulted in him having more than 10 working days off. [2] A truck driver/labourer employed by the Shire, received a lower back injury on 30 May 1996, when he was assaulted by a member of the public as he carried out his work duties, requiring him to be off work for more than 10 working days. [3] A truck driver/labourer employed by the Shire, received a shoulder injury on 3 November 1995 whilst he was trying to start a lawn mower, and resulted in him being absent from work for more than 10 working days. |
| Outcome Summary | convicted |
| Conviction Date | 08 Jul 1997 |
| Court | Perth Court of Petty Sessions |
| Fine | $2000 [1], $1000 [2] and $1000 [3] |
| Costs | $34.50 |
| Charge Number | 56207/97 [1]; 56208/97 [2]; and 56209/97 [3] |