Prosecutions 2005 (PDF 3269kb) - WorkSafe Victoria

HEALTH AND SAFETY PROSECUTIONS
CRUISE CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTD
Date of offence: 18 June 2001
Date of prosecution:
Judge:
Plea:
3 May 2005 at Melbourne County Court
His Honour Judge Punshon
Not guilty
On 18 June 2001 in North Dandenong, a WorkSafe inspector observed employees of the defendant
working from an incomplete scaffold that had an unrestricted fall distance in excess of four metres.
On 11 July 2001 in Croydon, a WorkSafe inspector observed employees of the defendant working
from an insecure scaffold that had only single planks, no handrails, no kickboards and no safe
means of access or egress. The inspector also formed the opinion that the instruction, training and
supervision of employees were inadequate.
Breach: Sections 21(1) & (2)(a) and sections 21(1) & (2)(e) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985.
Result: Nolle prosequi entered by the Office of Public Prosecutions after the company went
into liquidation.
DALVEDO PTY LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS CANTERBURY TYRE AND MAG SUPAMART PTY LTD)
Date of offence: 13 January 2004
Date of prosecution:
Magistrate:
Plea:
30 November 2005 at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court
His Honour Magistrate Batt
Guilty
On 13 January 2004 at the Bayswater workplace of Dalvedo Pty Ltd, an employee was repairing a
vehicle on a hoist when it fell from the hoist.
There were no safety lock nuts (which cost about $10) to lock the arms of the hoist in place. The
hoist had not been serviced since October 2002.
The injuries sustained by the employee were significant.
Breach: Sections 21(1) & (2)(a) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985.
Result: Convicted and fined $15,000.
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