WorkSafe Victoria | An industrial plastics manufacturer was fined after a worker suffered life-threatening crush injuries.
In April 2022 at Class Plastics (Aust) Pty Ltd’s Truganina factory, a supervisor’s head was caught in a blow-moulding machine due to a disconnected interlock and taped sensors. The company was initially fined $40,000 without conviction; on appeal, the Melbourne County Court convicted and imposed a $75,000 fine plus $4,000 costs.
WorkSafe found regular interlock inspections and sensor checks were practicable to prevent such harm.
