Date accepted: 15 March 2022

Incident: On the 26 of March 2020, a full time worker was involved in an workplace incident where the was overrun by a Case Skid Steer loader. The worker sustained a notifiable serious injury to his pelvic area including fracture, disconnected bladder, deep cut to thigh, broken rib, fractured toes, cuts and bruises.

Alleged breach:  

PCBU having a health and safety duty under section 19(3)(b)(f) of the of the WHS Act.

Non-compliance with respect to Regulations 213, 29 and 35 of the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012.

Summary of undertaking:   

The following are key commitments given: 

• First Aid Training for the Director and WHSMS Audit of the Farm
• Director to facilitate a presentation on the importance of implementing a farm work, health and safety management system at an Agricultural Bureau meeting
• Produce a short video outlining the incident, what the Company has done since, highlight the importance of a sound WHS system, and bring focus to farm safety. This video will be available for Safework to use on their own media platforms.

Total Minimum Expenditure: $16,400

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