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Defendant:
Shire of Kalamunda

Trading Name:
Not Applicable

Description of Breach(es)

Section: 19(3)(b) x 3

Breach(es):
Failing to notify the WorkSafe Western Australia Commissioner of injuries to employees, as specified in Regulation 201(1)(e).

Background Details:
[1] A truck driver/labourer employed by the Shire, received a lower back injury on 26 September 1995 when he was lifting a bag of cement onto his truck which resulted in him having more than 10 working days off.

[2] A truck driver/labourer employed by the Shire, received a lower back injury on 30 May 1996, when he was assaulted by a member of the public as he carried out his work duties, requiring him to be off work for more than 10 working days.

[3] A truck driver/labourer employed by the Shire, received a shoulder injury on 3 November 1995 whilst he was trying to start a lawn mower, and resulted in him being absent from work for more than 10 working days.

Charge Details:
Convicted on Tuesday, July 08, 1997 at Perth Court of Petty Sessions.

Fine(s): $2000 [1], $1000 [2] and $1000 [3]

Costs: $34.50

Charge Number: 56207/97 [1]; 56208/97 [2]; and 56209/97 [3]