Court Summary - at a glance
Date of offence:
26 November 2013
Plea:
Guilty
Decision:
Convicted
Final decision date:
Fine imposed:
$16,875
Safety lessons learned:
- Remove or tape all windows prior to demolition if the adjacent property is close to the property to be demolished;
- Adequately brace walls to ensure that during the course of the demolition the walls fall inward towards the centre of the structure;
- Ensure that adequate hoardings were in place to ensure that the residence and the residents living there are protected from falling objects;
- Place plywood over the windows at the commencement of the project, to protect the property from any debris; and
- Liaise with the neighbouring occupants as to the appropriate times to conduct demolition work, exclusion zones, safe access routes and when to avoid certain areas of their property in order to avoid being struck by objects
Defendant name:
Jenkins Earthworks Limited
Industry:
Building and construction
Date of offence:
26 November 2013
Facts in brief:
House being demolished by the defendant company fell onto the house next door and caused debris to fall into the neighbouring home's yard.
Offence section:
S16(1)(a) Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
Date(s) charged:
Court:
Christchurch - District Court
Plea:
Guilty
Final decision date:
Decision:
Convicted
Fine imposed:
$16,875
Maximum fine available:
$250,000
Reparation:
$5,700
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