Buller Wines fined $50,000 after improper gin distillation experience explosion injures 9.
Buller Wines in Rutherglen was fined $50,000 after an explosion during a gin distillation experience injured a staff member and eight others. The incident occurred when a replacement worker, lacking proper training, operated a still improperly, leading to an ethanol vapor explosion. The winery pleaded guilty to safety violations and has since improved safety measures and training, discontinuing the gin experience to prevent future incidents.
October 30, 2024
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