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South Canterbury By-Products (2009) Limited
Court Summary - at a glance
Date of offence:
19 March 2013
Plea:
Guilty
Decision:
Convicted
Final decision date:
Fine imposed:
$30,000
Safety lessons learned:
- Isolation of the hazard when taking samples from the meal exit conveyor e.g. Barrier separation, means an effective barrier or guard denies access and controls ejection of parts, products or waste
- The exit conveyor discharge hatch should be fitted with a chute or guard
Defendant name:
South Canterbury By-Products (2009) Limited
Industry:
Manufacturing
Date of offence:
19 March 2013
Facts in brief:
Victim was taking samples from meal exit conveyor. Victim opened hatch and came into contact with rotating blades when hatch would not stay open.
Amputation of the top of left index finger and top of left middle finger.
Amputation of the top of left index finger and top of left middle finger.
Offence section:
S6 Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
Date charged:
Court:
Timaru - District Court
Plea:
Guilty
Final decision date:
Decision:
Convicted
Fine imposed:
$30,000
Maximum fine available:
$250,000
Reparation:
$10,000
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