OH&S, Management Liability
Electrical Company
12 staff
$15M turnover
Payment: $120,000 fine plus, $130,000 in defence costs.
Background
A electrical engineer who was inspecting and installing wiring on an industrial building site. The employee was severely injured when a pile of debris fell on him. He was airlifted to hospital but unfortunately died two days later. A formal Occupational Health and Safety investigation began which eventually led to the company being prosecuted. During the investigation, it was deemed that the company had failed in its duty of care to provide a safe work place for its employees.
Outcome
It was determined that the Insuring clause of the Policy was triggered and indemnity was extended to the Insured. Following a one day hearing, the company was found liable and was fined.
Payment: $120,000 fine plus, $130,000 in defence costs.
For more info contact www.newcastleinsurancegroup.com.au
Management Liability, OH&S, Trades
Electrician
5 staff
$8M turnover
Payment: $450,000 fine plus, $100,000 in defence costs
Background
An employee electrician contracted by the insured electrical contracting company was inspecting wiring on a building site. During the inspection, the contractor suffered severe electric shock whilst inspecting the wiring. It was later discovered that certain precautions were not followed on site. The employee was left with severe burns to his right arm and face. The insured company was subject to a formal Occupational Health and Safety investigation and prosecution.
Outcome
It was determined that the Insuring clause of the Policy was triggered and indemnity was extended to the Insured. The company vigorously denied and successfully defended the most severe allegations allegations. Despite their attempt at defending the claim, the company was fined for the negligent actions of their employees.
Payment: $450,000 fine plus, $100,000 in defence costs
Management Liability, OH&S, Trades
Plumber
9 staff
$11M turnover
Payment: $120,000 fine plus, $130,000 in defence costs
Background
A team of 3 plumbers were contracted to attend an industrial building site in Western Australia to undertake certain tasks in the overall building project. The team consisted of new recruits who were new to the job. Unfortunately, on the first day of the project, two of the novice electricians were seriously injured. One contractor suffered a deep laceration on his hand whilst the other contractor lost partial hearing in his left ear due to failing to wear the safety equipment correctly. A formal Occupational Health and Safety investigation began which eventually led to the company being prosecuted.
Outcome
It was determined that the Insuring clause of the Policy was triggered and indemnity was extended to the Insured. Following a two day hearing, the company was found liable and was fined.
Payment: $120,000 fine plus, $130,000 in defence costs
For more information contact www.newcastleinsurancegroup.com.au
