Court Summary - at a glance

Date of offence:
16 January 2020
 
Plea:
Guilty
 
Decision:
Convicted
 
Final decision date:
 
Fine imposed:
$100,000

Safety lessons learned:

The defendant failed to ensure the edge protection was installed in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines and industry standards, including by undertaking adequate assessments prior to and following installing the edge protection to ensure it was safe and fit for purpose.

Defendant name:
TPL Access Limited
 
Industry:
Building and construction
 
Date of offence:
16 January 2020
 
Facts in brief:
The victim was a roofer who leant against edge protection incorrectly installed by TPL. He fell 3.6m and sustained significant injuries.
 
Offence section:
Sections 43(2)(b) and 48(1) and (2)(c) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
 
Date(s) charged:
24 December 2020

Court:
North Shore - District Court
 
Plea:
Guilty
 
Final decision date:
 
Decision:
Convicted
 
Fine imposed:
$100,000
 
Maximum fine available:
$1.5 million
 
Reparation:
Emotional harm - $39,000
Consequential loss - $4,000
Costs - $1776.80 legal costs and $130 court costs

 
Related Documents:
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Worksafe New Zealand v TPL Access Limited (PDF 876 KB)
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