Courts impose over $500k in penalties for worker finger loss due to unsafe machinery, WorkSafe emphasizes risk management.

Since mid-March, courts have imposed over $500k in penalties for cases where workers lost fingers on unsafe machinery. WorkSafe has investigated and prosecuted these cases, emphasizing that businesses must manage risks to keep workers safe. Failure to follow basic machine safety standards has been a common issue in these cases, leading to life-altering injuries for workers. Thompson Engineering in Timaru and Anglo Engineering in Auckland are among the businesses fined and ordered to pay reparations for worker injuries.

May 14, 2024
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