Worker killed by falling steel in New Zealand; company fined $430,000 for safety failures.

Franchesco Krueger, 33, was killed in 2020 when nine tonnes of steel fell on him at United Steel in Christchurch, New Zealand. WorkSafe found significant safety issues, including lack of cross-bracing and professional design input. The company was sentenced for health and safety failures, with fines totaling $430,000. WorkSafe advises businesses to ensure racking systems are stable, regularly inspected, and properly designed to prevent such accidents.

November 10, 2024
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