Prosecution summaries

Defendant:
City of Rockingham

Trading Name:
Not Applicable

Description of Breach(es)

Section: 19(3)(b)

Breach(es):
Being an employer failing to notify the WorkSafe Western Australia Commissioner of an injury to an employee, as specified in regulation 2.4(1)(e).

Background Details:
The injured employee received a lower back injury on 19 March 1997 when he was standing up, a 44 gallon drum containing catamal material and was absent from work for more than 10 days. The injury was not notified until 14 May 1997.

Charge Details:
Convicted on Tuesday, August 05, 1997 at Rockingham Court of Petty Session.

Fine(s): $500

Costs: $36.50

Charge Number: 3090/97