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Australia | Fine over worker’s head crush nearly doubled on appeal

Barbour EHS

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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.

– Accurate at time of publication | May 2025

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