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
Consequential loss - $4,000
Costs - $1776.80 legal costs and $130 court costs
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