Lemitech Pty Ltd: WorkSafe Victoria prosecution

criminal conviction5 Mar 2026Penalty $325K

Respondent

Lemitech Pty Ltd

Facts

Poultry farm operator whose manure conveyor tail pulley guard was routinely removed for adjustments. A worker became entangled in the unguarded pulley in March 2023 and died; interlocked guarding or a jog function was practicable.

Outcome

Lemitech Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $325,000 in the County Court of Victoria (Geelong) (5 March 2026).

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https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2026-03/325000-fine-poultry-farm-worker-death

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