Ben Yole Racing faces charges for workplace safety violations after a crash killed four horses and injured employees.

Ben Yole Racing, owned by harness racing trainer Ben Yole, faces multiple workplace safety charges in Tasmania following a January 2023 crash on the Batman Highway at Rowella. The incident involved a Ford Ranger carrying five employees and four horses, resulting in the deaths of the horses and serious injuries to the occupants. Charges include failing to manage fatigue, violating safety standards for towing, not declaring the incident, and lacking workers' compensation insurance. The company and the driver will appear in court on March 11.

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