Prosecution Details
Defendant | Angelo Terzo Logiudice |
Regulation | 4.44(1)(a) |
Offence Date | On a date unknown between 28 July 2003 and 31 July 2003 |
Description of Breach(es) | Being a self-employed person at a workplace where there was powered mobile plant, namely a Same Solar 60 tractor and a Fiat 650 tractor, and where there was a risk that the plant could overturn, failed to ensure, so far as practicable, that the risk was limited by the provision of an appropriate combination of operator protective devices that are maintained and used appropriately, namely a roll over protective structure and a seat belt on each tractor; contrary to regulation 4.44(1)(a) of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996. |
Background Details |
The accused operates an orchard in Kirup. The accused admitted that the tractors were used for clearing blackberry from the fence line and that the tractors did not have roll over protection. The accused stated that he was the only person who used the tractors and the tractors were only used for approximately 15 minutes. |
Outcome Summary | Pleaded Guilty |
Conviction Date | 12 Sep 2005 |
Court | Magistrates Court at Bunbury |
Fine | $600 |
Costs | $618.45 |
Charge Number | 3454/05 |