Prosecution summaries

Defendant:
Deltana Pty Ltd

Trading Name:
Omega Kitchens

Description of Breach(es)

Section: 19(1)

Breach(es):
Being an employer failed to, so far as was practicable, provide and maintain a working environment in which its employees are not exposed to hazards.

Background Details:
On 26 February 1996 a 20 year old apprentice cabinet maker was injured using a Heinrich Brandt KM44 edge bander for the purpose of gluing PVC edging materials to the edges of chipboard.

The employee had cleaned the first pressure roller with BP solvent and a scraper when a fire broke out causing burns to his right arm, ears, eyes and hair.

The manufacturer had recommended that ACMOS 47 be used for cleaning the rollers.

Deltana Pty Ltd pleaded guilty to the charge.

Charge Details:
Convicted on Wednesday, July 09, 1997 at Armadale Court of Petty Sessions.

Fine(s): $1000

Costs: $1250

Charge Number: 4043/97