Court Summary - at a glance
Date of offence:
3 December 2013
Plea:
Guilty
Decision:
Convicted
Final decision date:
Fine imposed:
$18,000
Safety lessons learned:
Not applicable
Defendant name:
Grant Collings
Industry:
Building and construction
Date of offence:
3 December 2013
Facts in brief:
The Defendant is a self-employed builder based in Christchurch. The Defendant was contracted to re-roof a property. On 3 December 2013, two Health and Safety inspectors drove past the property and observed unsafe work practices on the roof. There were four workers on the roof without any means of fall protection in place. A prohibition notice was issued that clearly prohibited any further work until it was lifted by a Health and Safety Inspector. The Defendant continued with the work in contravention of the notice.
Offence section:
S43 Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
Date(s) charged:
Court:
Christchurch - District Court
Plea:
Guilty
Final decision date:
Decision:
Convicted
Fine imposed:
$18,000
Maximum fine available:
$250,000
Reparation:
$500 (solicitor cost)
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